I started the progress of removing the engine out of the SI 330GT that had zero compression on one of the cylinders. Before the engine could come out, I had to disconnect a few things first. The hood had to come off, radiator, and exhaust headers. I could then disconnect the starter wires, and the engine wiring. I removed the carburetors and intakes to make hoisting the engine out easier.

The transmission needed to be disconnected, and that happens inside the passenger compartment after removing the seats, carpeting, center console, and transmission tunnel. The driveshaft had to be disconnected, along with the bell housing nuts and clutch linkage.

The car shows a lot of signs of previous repairs that were done in a strange manner. The reverse light switch on the transmission was taped together and filled with grease. I’m not exactly sure what this would have accomplished except for a mess for me to clean up!

The transmission was absolutely filthy, but it seemed everything else coming out of this car would be the same, including the engine. All the years of accumulated dirt and oil leaks would transfer to my hands any time I had to move this transmission, so I decided to clean it first before doing another thing.

I also made mental notes of things I would have to repair correctly like the taped up switches for the reverse light and overdrive safety switch.

With all the oil, grease, and dirt largely removed, I could allow this transmission back into my shop without the risk of getting it all over my hands and clothes!