Engine Install Question

[69TAPoser]

What are your thoughts on installing the engine without the tranny attached vs. attached?

My engine is done (carb'd 455), but I won't have my tranny (TKO 600) for another few mos. I have been holding off putting the engine in based on the thought that it would be much easier to install the tranny to the engine before I install the engine in the car. However, I would really like to get my engine in. :seizure:

Is it that much easier or should I just install the engine now? :dunno:

Phil

[6'9"Witha69]

Depends on what you have lift plate wise to do both. I've done it both ways with many different types of hoist. It also depends on how much of the front sheetmetal is on. If it is still stripped a little then stab them both in. THen again, if you are waiting for the trans, gwetting the engine in now will free up some space in the garage and open up a few more tasks which can be completed to get the car that much closer to done when the trans finally does come in.

I say get the engine in and keep going.

[BonzoHansen]

I prefer to do it all in one pop, but if I had a lift, my answer might change.