Transmission case broke....again.

[johnnywagon]

I've been told that this isn't uncommon? Twice now I have completely cracked the case all the way around the tail shaft on a turbo 350 in a 71 Blazer. Someone mentioned a heavier duty K-Case? for the trans. Also heard about some extra bracing around the t-case?

It is a lame design how the trans is only supported by hanging between the motor and transfer case.

I was thinking of building a cross-member for an actual trans mount or even a cradle to connect the motor to the trans to the t-case.

Someone suggested I loosen some of the t-case crossmember bolts to allow for flex?? Really?

Any ideas and/or pictures would be greatly appreciated!!