TR4/4A OD Transmission Removal and Install - 1966 TR4A

[RJS]

Hi All,

Does anyone have step by step instructions they can share? I understand the only way out is through the cockpit, not dropping it from below.

More importantly, what tools has anyone used? I do all my own work on the car with extensive set of tools but, I am 62 years old with somewhat limited access to helpers, so this maybe a solo job.
I saw someone made a transmission hoist here:

If anyone in the States has access to one, I will gladly pay to have it return shipped. I am in CT. Please PM me.

Otherwise, I have an engine hoist but, I think it needs to be low profile to lift from transmission's center of gravity (which is below the dashboard)
How about Dr. Doolin's tool. He says it is for TR6's? But will it work on a TR4A? Also, I think it only really assists with install, not removal: > Dr-Doolin - TL502 <

Thanks

Bob

 

[TR Tom]

Great idea about creating a dipstick hole in the top cover of the trans. How did you fabricate a dipstick? Karl

I tried to start a new thread showing how I made the dipstick (plus a few other upgrades I made recently to the trans) but for some reason this site won’t let me download pictures anymore, says file is too big. I’ll try again later and see if I can figure it out.