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Welcome to FordPinto.com, The home of the PCCA => Pinto FAQ => Topic started by: 442 on May 02, 2016, 04:29:14 AM
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Hi, I have a 72' Runabout with the 1.6 and FOG transmission. I bought it with the trans already removed, I have since pulled the motor and would like to install both together if possible. Looks too tight though. Is this doable? Thanks for any info.
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No experience in trying both together, but having put a 2.3 in my 73 Pinto I'm inclined to say no. Many years ago I replaced the throwout bearing in my brothers 72, 1.6. As I recall getting the transmission in/out was not difficult. I remember when I pulled the 2.0 to install the 2.3. I think I had the engine out in 20 minutes. So, I can understand why you would like to install the engine/trans as a unit, but doing in two steps isn't that difficult.
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I put the 2.3 and T5 in my '72 together as a unit and the 2.0/4spd came out that way. You'll need a load leveler and an engine hoist that can go pretty high.
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Yes it can be , that one is the easy one to pull , also that is how the factory installs them , all in one peace ,