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Originally Posted by dsraven
you will likely be fabbing up some new engine mounts if changing the trans I would assume you are changing the engine configuration as well? some of these trucks came with a SBC which had front engine mounts so if you are thinking of installing an auto then the original trans cross member will have to go or be cut/reconfigured to fit under the auto. thats not a totally bad idea to cut and fab a center section bolt in drop out member so the frame canstill be held in that area. since the stock v8 mounts are front and the stock auto 700r4 trans would be a rear mount that leaves a lot of space between the front and rear mounts. you might think of using the oil pan and trans flywheel cover from a 4x4 truck in the 80's to 90's vintage because these units had a set of struts to reinforce the connection between the engine and trans. they are bolt on. if you have room for that under your engine that would help the tendency for the joint from engine to trans to sag. the bellhousing only withstands so much before cracks etc appear. not sure of your configuration, IFS, solid axle etc. anyway, something to think about.
flywheel cover
http://www.2040-parts.com/700r4-or-t...-4wd-i1920367/
a forum talking about the same thing only a different truck
https://forums.ihpartsamerica.com/showthread.php?t=1274 |
indeed.
i do have a 327 and aftermarket V8 engine mounts for the truck already.