Need help, frame motor mount!

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  1. flynbrd

    flynbrd Member

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    I'm unable to bolt up 71golds aod crossmember to my 4r70w. The auto almost sits too far back. So looking at the lower engine mounts I notice that the engine is offset to the back? is this correct? (flipping the mounts around will move the engine forward to the front of the car) I pulled off the passenger frame motor mounts and noticed the R stamped on it. Does this mean its on the correct side? Does the small tongue stick up on the mount surface suppose to be on the bottom or top?

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    nm I got my answer, aode is 1" longer in the midsection. motor mounts are in correct or at least appear to be.
     
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    Time for a custom mount :) Mock it up and make sure all the lines fit before you do that. Oh, is it fitting in the tunnel? My T-5 needs to have the tunnel raised a little to make it right. Hope you don't have the same problem. I shoulda checked when I was under your car the other day.
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    It wouldn't be too hard to extend the mount on Franks transmission mount, or even cut it off, and add a new plate to the back.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    ...got him a new one comming/going...:thumbs2:
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    might could slide it back 1" and redrill the mounting holes...:yup:
     
  7. flynbrd

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    The crossbar is hitting the lower backside of the aode. The bar needs to be moved back 1.3"s for it to fit.
     

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