Transmission holding fixtures

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(Transmission case use)
(Purpose-built fixture for engine stand)
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It's always a good idea to use large washers or plates having an equal thickness between the trans and the engine stand to distribute the weight of the trans from being concentrated at the bellhousing bolt holes.
 
It's always a good idea to use large washers or plates having an equal thickness between the trans and the engine stand to distribute the weight of the trans from being concentrated at the bellhousing bolt holes.
  
===Purpose-built fixture for engine stand===
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=Purpose-built fixture for engine stand=
  
 
Universal fixture to use in existing engine stands; allows transmission to be rotated and pinned in position.  Made from readily available material, plate is match drille and tapped for each transmission 'family', and transmission is secured using two bellhousing bolts.  Allows full access to pump and valvebody.
 
Universal fixture to use in existing engine stands; allows transmission to be rotated and pinned in position.  Made from readily available material, plate is match drille and tapped for each transmission 'family', and transmission is secured using two bellhousing bolts.  Allows full access to pump and valvebody.

Revision as of 21:59, 8 February 2012

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