"As good as it gets" would be good enough for me. Thanks Steve... I remember you responded to a previous issue of mine.

Thank you Bob for your detailed and informative response. I hope my garage floor will eventually return back to its normal appearance!

Thank you so much for your speedy reply. Not having to pull the engine out would make the job so much easier!

Jim Glueck, Solon Ohio

Hello guys/gals,

Two questions:

1. Can the TC oil pan be dropped without difficulty while the engine is still mounted in place?
2. I plan to get at the engine rear seal to replace with rope seal... can this be done without pulling the engine out?

Thanks!
Jim Glueck
Solon, Ohio

There are four very small screws holding it to the starter housing. Remove those, and the switch drops away. It is tight but not impossible. I suggest disconnecting the battery before working with the switch so you don't short between the starter cable and the frame. Thanks for your help Steve! Jim

How to remove the TC starter switch cap? Looks like a difficult task because of little space. Do I have to remove the starter?

When we get the car done, I'll take it on a test run down I-71 and thank you in person. But it'll have to wait until it's warm out. I was forced to sell my first TC in 1960 after suffering thru two winters as my only car.
Jim

Thanks for your note, Steve. Based on the consensus of replies, we're starting this morning on removing the engine and leaving the gearbox in the car. I'm sure getting the alignment of the motor and gearbox after we're done will be a lot easier than risking dropping those "pieces and parts" into the...

Wow, Gene, now I'm going to re-think this through.... I was planning to start working on the car this weekend. We have the car at my friend's full-service shop (5 bays with lifts, etc) and a collection of tools going back 40-50 years. I think our next step is to sit back and decide which way to go. ...

Steve, thanks again.... good to know that you were able to pull the motor in your TC. Actually, my car is TC9415 and has a TB engine in it (XPAG773), casting date April 21, 1939. So I would think I can remove the engine only and not risk the tranny issue. You've been of great help!
Jim

Thanks Steve, that's exactly right about the warning. I just wanted to avoid the problem.... if I could separate the engine from the gearbox I wouldn't have to take the gearbox cover off and just leave it in place and remove the engine only.
Jim

Can the engine be pulled without the gearbox? There is a caution in my manual which says if not careful with the gearbox you can drop bearings etc into the box and that would require a complete teardown of the gearbox. I think if I can raise the motor a couple of inches I can clear the crossmember t...