Engine Removal with Automatic Transmission

[krscholz]

My question is simple. on a 75 Vette, can the engine be pulled with both the radiator and automatic transmission left in the car?

 

[frank_nesta]

Yes carefully. It is best to remove the fan and shroud. Of coarse the hood is removed.

 

[GerryLP]

Not with the radiator. Yes with the transmission. Either way, the hood comes off. You can drill a small hole (no bigger than 1/8") on the hood's hinge brackets (one per bracket), and through the hood, to help you find the sweet spot when you put the hood back on afterwards. After drilling, then you can loosen the bolts and with help, remove the hood.