Greg:

You'll probably want to loosen the front engine mounting bolt a turn or possibly two to let the engine pivot a little easier and put less strain on the mount. I'm talking about the allen head bolt that you get to from under the engine - as I recall it is a 8mm allen head. The trans weighs 115 pounds without fluid, add 25 pounds for the torque converter also without fluid.

Good Luck!!
Tom

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