Engine and Transmission Installation, do you recommend that they be installed separately or mated together?

1969 MERCURY COUGAR
135,000 MILES • 5.8L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JRUSHER
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I am in the process of restoring the car listed above and it is time to install the rebuilt engine and transmission. Do you recommend that they be installed separately or mated together? I am working in a home garage.
Aug 10, 2023 at 3:19 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

What a great old car. My first car ever was a 67. I would still have it if the floors didn't fall apart with rust.

Okay, I would suggest installing the engine and transmission separately. The reason I say that is because of the rad support. It makes it really difficult to get them in at the same time. You would have to tilt the trans/engine downward and if the vehicle isn't up high enough, the tail housing on the trans will hit the ground.

I hope that helps. Also, if you have a chance, let me know how things turn out for you. I'm interested in knowing. Also, pictures of the car are welcome. LOL

Take care,

joe
Aug 10, 2023 at 9:38 PM
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