Howdy everyone. I'm getting ready to remove the stock clutch and replace it with a South Bend DD 3600 this weekend. I'll also be draining the transmission and transfer case and refilling with Amsoil. I've completed many, many searches and reviewed many, many threads and I have the following questions:
- How high does the truck need to be? I'll be completing this job in an attached 18' x 18' garage and am limited in height by the garage door opener. It's supposed to rain and I can't do the job in the driveway. I will be removing the transfer case as well to hopefully make "stabbing" the transmission easier.
- Since I have the G56, the upgraded hydraulics are mandatory. How does the new master cylinder reservior mount to the firewall? I've read that people are just zip tying them to other components under the hood.
- Can I refill the transmission by pouring the Amsoil through the shifter? I've done it this way on multiple vehicles in the past. I don't really want to squeeze 6 quarts into the fill hole unless absolutely necessary.
- I've spent some time crawling around the truck the past couple of days and it appears that the transmission has developed the famous top leak. Does any one know what the seal is called or the part number so I can order one from Chrysler? I know I can replace it after the clutch swap through the interior if it doesn't arrive in time.
- What is the best tool to use to bar the engine over? Will a half inch ratchet with a pipe work well enough?
- Last question, hopefully, I promise. Where does the blow by tube attach to the engine at? It's causing a build up of road grime and grease on the drivers side of the bell housing. I'd like to extend it else where, maybe to the rear bumper.
I know this is a lot of questions and I greatly appreciate y'alls help in advance. Also, if anyone has any recommendations or tricks of the trade, please post up. I do have a transmission jack and a helper so hopefully the job won't be the worst that I've done thus far.

 

Hey!

I ran my truck up on some 4x4 lumber, and it was plenty high for me. I never took the transmission out from under the truck though, although I think I could have at that height.

Filling through the top is fine.

As for mounting the upgraded hydraulics, a couple small sheet metal screws or zip ties work for most people.

The part number for the orange inner shift tower boot that is probably leaking is #5191985AA.

Once you get the transmission almost all the way pulled up by hand, hook up the hydraulics and have someone press the clutch pedal. This will allow the discs to float somewhat and make it alot easier for things to jump into position.

Drive city for a couple hundred miles for break in.

--Eric