Wayne, Most automatic combos use the three point system, 2 side motor mounts
and one trans mount, eliminating all other mountings and crossmembers. I
don't remember when, but sometime in the 60's GM quit using bellhousing
mounts with automatics.
Lee
----- Original Message -----
From: "wayne osborne" <wayne@chevytrucks.org>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 8:43 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] engine/tranny swap
> Trying to help a guys with this, he has a 350 engine/tranny combo from a
> buick skylark he wants to put in an older truck with doing as little work
> as possible--yeah like that can be done!! With all the engine swap emails
> of late figure the time is right to ask. Never had done this swap, would
> any particular truck fit his needs as he wants to purchase one and curious
> to the year that would be the least problematic. Of course he'll have
> engine and tranny crossmembers to deal with but biggest question is--will
> the 350 engine/tranny connect to the larger cross member mounts under the
> front of the cab? Or will that be omitted and using only fabricated or
> after market purchase mounts be the only support? I know the tubular
> mounts are popular for both applications. Will the 350/350 combo clear the
> larger crossmember on the TF trucks and still use both the tubular
> stuff. --wayne
> Any input greatly appreciated.. --wayne
>
>
>
> Wayne Osborne
> http://www.chevytrucks.org
> http://www.chevytrucks.org/wayne
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