scorpion1110
09-09-2017, 05:53 PM
Hi Guys:
Dropped the engine in the 55 Wagon today.
its using front mounts as well as a TH 350 side mount kit for the trans. Went in reasonably well, though valve covers are tight at the firewall and Headers look like a headache.
Heres my question, I am using a TH 350. If I ever swap a trans it will be a 4 speed Muncie m20. The pivot and Zbar would be in a different spot than factory 55 if I used a Muncie. Since the factory three speed pivot is in an absurd spot and right on the trans mount, should I just cut it out? Its welded but a whizz wheel will take it out easily. That would free space at the trans mount. So cut or not? I think it needs to come out.
Here are some pics of the install. Many thanks for the opinions!
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Dropped the engine in the 55 Wagon today.
its using front mounts as well as a TH 350 side mount kit for the trans. Went in reasonably well, though valve covers are tight at the firewall and Headers look like a headache.
Heres my question, I am using a TH 350. If I ever swap a trans it will be a 4 speed Muncie m20. The pivot and Zbar would be in a different spot than factory 55 if I used a Muncie. Since the factory three speed pivot is in an absurd spot and right on the trans mount, should I just cut it out? Its welded but a whizz wheel will take it out easily. That would free space at the trans mount. So cut or not? I think it needs to come out.
Here are some pics of the install. Many thanks for the opinions!
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