pulling 4.3L vortec

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May 4, 2018 | 10:44 PM

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LesMyer

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Originally Posted by StarScreamin

Greetings again,
so I finally was able to remove all the bell housing bolts , got about an inch of separation between the engine block & the tranny, and now am faced with another issue: it seems I am unable to remove the engine due to the oil pan coming into contact with the front differential. and I am unable to hoist the engine up any further since the top of the tranny is against the bottom of the body( I hope that makes sense).
What is the procedure for overcoming this problem???
I certainly welcome everyones great solutions.
Thank you so much for all the great help.

If you just can't get the flex plate in front of the tramsmission bellhousing, then you will have to loosen the mounts for the front differential so it will move forward far enough. Mine did not require this, but admittedly it was difficult to get that flex plate in front. Are you supporting the trans with a floor jack?

May 5, 2018 | 07:30 AM

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StarScreamin

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From: Idaho

Engine Removal Success!

Greetings & salutations;
with my Dad's help, the rite amount of luck & very useful info & tips from all you great & knowledgeable Chevy people , we finally was able to remove my 4.3l. I just wanted to take this opportunity to give you all a shout out & say Thank you, & I'm sure we'll talk again.