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

Tiny
JRUSHER
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  • 1969 MERCURY COUGAR
  • 5.8L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
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.
Thursday, August 10th, 2023 AT 3:19 PM

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Tiny
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
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Thursday, August 10th, 2023 AT 9:38 PM

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