Removing A Seized Engine

[MustangMando]

Hi guys, im removing a 351 with a fmx automatic transmssion, the motor is seized and cant turn the flexplate. Any ideas on removing the motor, should i seperate it and just let the torque converter leak out he fluid? Should i try to remove motor and tranmission together? Any ideas i dont want to ruin my torque converter or transmssion. Thanks

 

[tos]

Yes, drain the tranny and separate them. If you keep the engine fairly level there wont be much fluid pouring out. You could also pack a rag in the converter

 

[MustangMando]

Thanks, i was worried i could hurt the transmission, but the engine is coming out today.

 

[tos]

You'll have to use a little muscles to separate them, or a little prying but do it evenly and you'll be fine

 

[horse sence]

Yeah ,not a problem .Just separate them but put something under the bell housing to catch the fluid .It will not be a lot but a little goes a long way when it spills on the ground .stuff a clean rag in the converter before you pull the motor ,when the motor tips up in the front is when you will get the most fluid .