How much does a 1st gen, 5spd tranny weigh?

My clutch is starting to make some funky noises when I engage it (the noise goes and comes). This is sounding like I will need to replace the clutch at some point not in the too distant future.

I've never pulled a tranny or done a clutch in any car/truck before, but think I'm up for the job for this truck. My main concern is the physically manhandling of the tranny - I will be doing this job on 3 ton jackstands. I'm figuring the money I will save on labor will more than offset the $80 cost to get one of these:


For you guys that have pulled transmissions in these trucks without a lift, what tips and tricks did you pick up? Is handling a transmission possible with one person? Whats the weight of the unit?

Also, apparently there is a need to resurface the flywheel? I know Eric the Car Guy has his own homemade method that he claims works pretty well for him using sandpaper. Any thoughts on this?

 

I've had my trans out 2 times now.
The trans with transfercase unit is probably around #110.
My truck is about 4-5" higher than stock and that floor jack worked fine.
I borrowed that one from my buddy last time.
I'm 5'8" and #150 and can wrestle the trans/ tcase without issue.

Resurface the fly wheel no matter what.

Go for it, if you're handy with a wrench its not a hard job. Just tedious.

 

2 moderately strong guys could hold each side and drop it out without much struggle. The hardest part will be the lack of space to move around.

 

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I've dropped/reinstalled my auto (which I think is heavier than the 5 speed), I used that exact jack and did the job myself. Totally doable.... just tedious like Scuba said.

 

HA! You KNOW that auto R&R is a pain in the ass, def. easier doing the manual..

 

Sweet!

Thanks guys for the input. I'm planning on doing this in the summer, when I have a bit more free time. I may just do a DIY writeup if the situation presents itself as I didn't see one here on this board.

Thanks again.