Hi all. I have my really pretty, rebuilt 289 engine sitting on a stand near my car. I plan to remove the original 260 and close ratio transmission and install the fresh Mk2 289 with an original Mk2 wide ratio transmission. In planning this job, I can’t understand what is gained by removing the engine from the bottom. I mean, using an engine hoist and removing the engine and transmission as a unit as described in the workshop manual seems no more difficult, especially when considering that all the ancillaries will still have to be removed either way, to include my headers, but from the top, the crossmember can remain in place. I guess the oil dripping from the transmission is pretty bad, but that seems to be the main problem. What am I not understanding? Thanks for the info!
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