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Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: James Buchan on January 31, 2004, 06:14:38 PM

Anyone have a picture of their hard tranny mount (bellhousing end) with the strap going over the tranny?

I installed mine today and don't feel comfortable with where it sits - I will post a pic of it in the morning.

Thanks.
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Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: notchback on January 31, 2004, 07:21:39 PM

Why is the header touching the drivers side of the lower mount. Mine did and I had to modify it by grinding a small piece of it off so everything worked out.

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: nivag on January 31, 2004, 08:44:02 PM

I think my Berg header was hitting the driver side too. I had to grind quite a bit out. James, I will have my motor out of the oval in about a week and if you still need can take a pic then.

 

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: James Buchan on January 31, 2004, 09:19:32 PM

I was more concerned about the strap in the starter housing area - not comfortable with the way it loops over it.

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: James Buchan on February 01, 2004, 11:47:45 AM

Pics added above.

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: Bruce on February 01, 2004, 02:05:00 PM

What is it about the strap you don't like?

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: kombikruiser on February 01, 2004, 04:49:57 PM

that is the same way mine looks on my 67. its just installed a little more toward the rear of the car, about 1/8-1/4\" from being flush with the bell housing

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: silas on February 01, 2004, 04:52:29 PM

Quote

I was more concerned about the strap in the starter housing area - not comfortable with the way it loops over it.

this is what james is not happy about, bruce.

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: James Buchan on February 01, 2004, 07:16:59 PM

I guess no worries then - thanks guys.

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: notchback on February 01, 2004, 09:28:18 PM

I saw that, i just figured i would let him know that those mounts always interfere with  a merged header.  

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: Mike Scott on February 19, 2004, 12:40:17 PM

Hey James,

Im sure you already know, but might want to check if your flywheel clears those pretty new (nylon) lock nuts.
If you ever put in that motor  :unsure:  

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: James Buchan on February 19, 2004, 02:57:22 PM

Great another thing to worry about!

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: Geoff on February 19, 2004, 03:35:31 PM

Yeah, Those bolts are instaled the wrong way! better change those B)  

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: James Buchan on February 19, 2004, 04:04:03 PM

I installed them like that on purpose  :blush:  

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: Bruce on February 20, 2004, 01:16:10 AM

I really don't see the need for the strap that goes over the top.  The 4 bolts at the bottom should suffice.  I've never seen a trans case busted in that area on cars without the strap.

I'd also recommend you put some safety lockwire on the clips that hold your throw-out bearing.  Tie around the loop of one clip then wrap the wire under the T-O bearing and tie to the other clip.  Those clips are notorious for falling out, even the double loop Saab type you have.

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: Tom H. on February 24, 2004, 08:55:12 PM

Straps suck.


 

Title: Pic Of Hard Tranny Mount?
Post by: Shane on March 27, 2004, 12:19:34 PM

bump