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71Farmtruck · 02-14-2008, 04:08 AM

Ok, after a short hiatus I have picked up my project. I followed the thread's instructions and got the engine stabbed, I am now having a problem with the tranny contacting the floor pan when the X-member and trans mount is installed, I have contact where floor pan meets the firewall, and the tailshaft contacts the floor pan. Should I loosen the mounts, lift the engine and see if the engine will sit down some, or modify my X-member to bring the mounting point down some? I need about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch to
clear the floor pan.

02-14-2008, 04:08 AM	#5
71Farmtruck Junk Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 123	Re: Help with clamshell mount stands in a 71 Ok, after a short hiatus I have picked up my project. I followed the thread's instructions and got the engine stabbed, I am now having a problem with the tranny contacting the floor pan when the X-member and trans mount is installed, I have contact where floor pan meets the firewall, and the tailshaft contacts the floor pan. Should I loosen the mounts, lift the engine and see if the engine will sit down some, or modify my X-member to bring the mounting point down some? I need about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch to clear the floor pan.