installing correct engine cross bar, any reason i can't do it this way? |
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installing correct engine cross bar, any reason i can't do it this way? |
pt_700 |
Dec 9 2011, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,097 Joined: 4-March 10 From: san jose, ca Member No.: 11,430 Region Association: Northern California |
after years of driving around with the incorrect early bar on my '71 sideshift conversion, i've sourced the correct late bar (with the holes for cables & shift rod - i'll be sure not to install it reversed!).
i'm planning to back her up onto ramps and supporting the engine on at least a couple stands. provided i do that well, any reason i couldn't replace that cross bar without disturbing parts other than the rear shift rod and clutch cable? i seem to recal that flipping the washers on the bar to body mounts might stiffen things up a bit. is that correct or should i just replace those? long term plan was to change to sbc but, that's a long way off... |
SirAndy |
Dec 9 2011, 02:38 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
any reason i couldn't replace that cross bar without disturbing parts other than the rear shift rod and clutch cable? Trying to add the rubber mounts to the engine with the engine in the car is going to be a major PITA ... IMHO, if you have a floor jack, it's easier to just drop the engine and trans together and work on the brackets and rubber mounts with the engine out of the car, then bolt the bar to the engine and put everything back into the car. DO NOT use rubber outer mounts on the late style bar! The outside needs solid mounts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
pt_700 |
Dec 9 2011, 02:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,097 Joined: 4-March 10 From: san jose, ca Member No.: 11,430 Region Association: Northern California |
yikes! i was kind of afraid somebody would say to drop the engine/trans!
why no rubber body (outside) mounts with the later bar? did the stock late model cars come with rubber or solid mounts? if i buy solid mounts for the body, would these still be useful if i ever complete my sbc conversion? thanks for the input andy! any reason i couldn't replace that cross bar without disturbing parts other than the rear shift rod and clutch cable? Trying to add the rubber mounts to the engine with the engine in the car is going to be a major PITA ... IMHO, if you have a floor jack, it's easier to just drop the engine and trans together and work on the brackets and rubber mounts with the engine out of the car, then bolt the bar to the engine and put everything back into the car. DO NOT use rubber outer mounts on the late style bar! The outside needs solid mounts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
GeorgeRud |
Dec 9 2011, 02:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The sideshifter engine bar was firmly attached to the body with a U-channel shaped piece at the outer end. I think if you have two rubber mounts in the system, the engine/trans will probably shift around too much.
It's a pretty simple piece to fabricate if you can't find any. |
SirAndy |
Dec 9 2011, 03:00 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
The sideshifter engine bar was firmly attached to the body with a U-channel shaped piece at the outer end. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) No rubber on the outside for sideshifters. It's a solid mount. On a sideshifter, the rubber mounts go between the engine bar and the engine. You will need those and the appropriate brackets. They are a bitch to get to, even with the engine out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
pt_700 |
Dec 9 2011, 03:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,097 Joined: 4-March 10 From: san jose, ca Member No.: 11,430 Region Association: Northern California |
thanks for the input gentlemen! think i need to take a closer look at a later car before i start unscrewing things...
i do have the correct later mounts that go between engine and bar, threads a tiny bit buggered on one but, i can try to fix or get another. anybody have a sideshifter car in the s.f. bay area (south san jose) i can gawk at? something new to learn anytime one starts in on these little cars, no? if anybody else has wisdom to share, please do! hard to believe i did most of this stuff (if somewhat incorrectly) myself years ago... |
JStroud |
Dec 9 2011, 04:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
I don't live close enough for you to look at my cars, but here's a few pics of the set up on my 74.
The engine bar to body mount The rubber mount between engine bar and engine Hope this helps. Jeff |
pt_700 |
Dec 9 2011, 04:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,097 Joined: 4-March 10 From: san jose, ca Member No.: 11,430 Region Association: Northern California |
awesome jeff! mahalo! looks like i'll need to source (or fab, as george suggested) that little u-shaped piece that spans the hole in the body.
turning into more of a project than i thought.. oh well, better now than when i've taken things apart! anybody have those u-shaped pieces they can part with? |
TheCabinetmaker |
Dec 9 2011, 04:30 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,309 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Its doable from the bottom. You need the brackets that bolt to the front of the block that the mounts bolt to. You'll need to remove all the heat ducting from the exchangers forward, and the oil filter. the four bolts from bracket to block will be the challenge.
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Cap'n Krusty |
Dec 9 2011, 04:45 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
I might add that the brackets are '73'76 model year 914 ONLY. Buse equivalents don't work. Not even close. I have a couple of the outboard brackets I can spare. Used. New, too
Maybe the engine ones, too. I'll look. PM me. The Cap'n |
pt_700 |
Dec 10 2011, 11:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,097 Joined: 4-March 10 From: san jose, ca Member No.: 11,430 Region Association: Northern California |
man, i love this place! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
besides finally (started this conversion many years ago) gleaning the knowledge to complete this project correctly, a local member has stepped up with the pieces i was missing. the tips and pics are much appreciated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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