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ChevyDude · 05-12-2006, 01:00 AM

Painter just finished my inner fenders and seeing how the engine is in I went searching thru my mess of a gargage and found a few needed items, LOL!

Question...seeing how this was a 3 on the tree truck....How do I determine the correct locatoin for the crossmember. Trans is 700R4. Thanks guys

Alex

72armyswbtruck · 05-12-2006, 03:41 AM

Good question, I'll give you a TTT for some assistance, I would tell you but I don't know

krue · 05-12-2006, 05:47 AM

I haven't done the 700r-4 swap, but I know it goes further back than the stock th350 location, you may have to drill your own holes.

gator2511 · 05-12-2006, 07:50 AM

When I changed over from a th350 to a th400 I bolted up the tranny and slipped the mount in place, squared it up, marked the holes and drilled them. In my opinion Its the sure fire way to fit it in. Had to move back a few inches.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-12-2006, 08:12 AM

My truck was an I6 with a manuel 3spd and I had to move mine back. Best thing to do is get everything in, mark and drill holes as stated above. My crossmember did use what I think was the original rear holes for the holes for the front of the crossmember, so I only had to drill the back holes.

Edit: where the trans mount goes will also depend on where you mounted your engine (I6 or V8 location, or custom mounts)

ChevyDude · 05-12-2006, 08:57 AM

Good call guys

! I will bolt the trans in place and then install the auto crossmember. This truck was a I6 too with 3 on the tree......oh but she's got a whole new life ahead of her soon!

Bob Moore · 05-12-2006, 03:25 PM

Yes place your engine and trans in place and adjust the auto cross to the right location. Some holes may line up but probably not all.

It sounds worse than it really is - Bob

Longhorn Man · 05-12-2006, 03:33 PM

Agree 100%, that's what I did when i installed the caddy motor.

05-12-2006, 01:00 AM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Next... and a help question Painter just finished my inner fenders and seeing how the engine is in I went searching thru my mess of a gargage and found a few needed items, LOL! Question...seeing how this was a 3 on the tree truck....How do I determine the correct locatoin for the crossmember. Trans is 700R4. Thanks guys Alex Attached Images

05-12-2006, 03:41 AM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Next... and a help question Good question, I'll give you a TTT for some assistance, I would tell you but I don't know __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

05-12-2006, 05:47 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Next... and a help question I haven't done the 700r-4 swap, but I know it goes further back than the stock th350 location, you may have to drill your own holes. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-12-2006, 07:50 AM	#4
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Re: Next... and a help question When I changed over from a th350 to a th400 I bolted up the tranny and slipped the mount in place, squared it up, marked the holes and drilled them. In my opinion Its the sure fire way to fit it in. Had to move back a few inches.

05-12-2006, 08:12 AM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Next... and a help question My truck was an I6 with a manuel 3spd and I had to move mine back. Best thing to do is get everything in, mark and drill holes as stated above. My crossmember did use what I think was the original rear holes for the holes for the front of the crossmember, so I only had to drill the back holes. Edit: where the trans mount goes will also depend on where you mounted your engine (I6 or V8 location, or custom mounts) __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 05-12-2006 at 09:06 AM.

05-12-2006, 08:57 AM	#6
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Next... and a help question Good call guys ! I will bolt the trans in place and then install the auto crossmember. This truck was a I6 too with 3 on the tree......oh but she's got a whole new life ahead of her soon!

05-12-2006, 03:25 PM	#7
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Next... and a help question Yes place your engine and trans in place and adjust the auto cross to the right location. Some holes may line up but probably not all. It sounds worse than it really is - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

05-12-2006, 03:33 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Next... and a help question Agree 100%, that's what I did when i installed the caddy motor.



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