Don't do it. The tranny needs to lower some and then move several inches
away from the engine before lowering the rest of the way. Hard to do
that through a hole unless the hole is huge. Harder would be getting it
back in that way.

Mark

neil n wrote:
> Hi all.
>
> I'm sure it's been thought of but anyone done it?
>
> At deck above center of transmission, (or slightly behind center?)
> drill hole big enough for winch hook, hook it up, take up the weight,
> remove tranny fasteners, pull tranny away from engine, put in 2x4
> pieces, (to keep it away from flywheel etc.)  get back in van, lower
> the tranny on a piece of wood or w.h.y.
 >..............
> Any pointers or a nay/yah before I drill a hole are welcome!   :)
>
> Neil.
>
>