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Re: Removing SM465 with bellhousing; support BBC?
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Originally Posted by jumpsoffrock
As others have said, I guess it's not like all of the engines weight is on that lip, but I'm still surprised that lip of sheetmetal can hold that amount of weight.
With that being said, I like that plan the best, not to mention the cab in the truck is trashed already, I could care less if it bends or warps that metal lip.
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That strap/back of the motor dont weigh enough to bend that lip...All you need to do is support the motor. I knock the trans crossmember out of the way and let the motor tilt down a tad to access the bellhousing bolts. Transmission already strapped to a jack...Im actually pulling a 400TH from a 427 tomorrow... That lip is stronger than it looks! 
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