700r4 mounting question

[blazins10]

So I installed a 502/700r4 in my 63 shortie shop truck and I had a tube trans crossmember from a different project so I bolted up everything so my question is I leveled the motor/trans combo off the carb mounting flange but end of trans seems high but everything clears is that right ?
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[vin63]

You'll just have to pay attention to the pinion angle of your rearend...which you would need to do anyway with a drivetrain swap.

[Captainfab]

The trans output shaft and the pinion need to be on the same plane. Otherwise you can have driveshaft vibration issues.

[blazins10]

i understand about pinion angles , which is not what i was asking about
its in relation to mounting the trans crossmember , im not using a bolt in one cause i stock floored my frame
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[vin63]

Originally Posted by blazins10

So I installed a 502/700r4 in my 63 shortie shop truck and I had a tube trans crossmember from a different project so I bolted up everything so my question is I leveled the motor/trans combo off the carb mounting flange but end of trans seems high but everything clears is that right ?
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Originally Posted by blazins10

i understand about pinion angles , which is not what i was asking about
its in relation to mounting the trans crossmember , im not using a bolt in one cause i stock floored my frame
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If you've already made your calculations for crank centerline height, leveled your engine/trans where you want it, and mounted the drivetrain, then what is your question? What is a "stock floored my frame"? This is a simplified diagram/explanation of what I generally use for calculating pinion angles - http://markwilliams.com/driveshafttech.aspx. As Captainfab mentioned and what I noted in my earlier post, you'll need to confirm pinion angle according to where your driveline components end up being mounted to ensure proper drive shaft operation. I build and set up a lot of drag car chassis and due to really tall rear tires, very rarely are the engine/trans and the rearend housing are at the same height.

[luvbowties]

Originally Posted by blazins10

So I installed a 502/700r4 in my 63 shortie shop truck and I had a tube trans crossmember from a different project so I bolted up everything so my question is I leveled the motor/trans combo off the carb mounting flange but end of trans seems high but everything clears is that right ?
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The end of the trans is not "noticeably" above horizontal, is it?