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Re: trans mount bolt holes

To: "Charles F. Christ" <cfchrist@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: trans mount bolt holes
Date: Sat, 01 Sep 2001 10:44:14 -0700
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: WFO Racing
References: <005901c132da$2397e120$3ec6d63f@oemcomputer>
If my memory serves me... aren't the bolts that secure the tranny mount 
"pointed"
on the ends, helping with alignment?  Bugeye's are.


"Charles F. Christ" wrote:

> robert,
>
> try using an awl or a small phillips screw driver  as an alignment tool.
> start all 4 bolts and leave them loose untill you have all 4 started in
> their threads.   this will allow you the tiny bit of movement in the mount
> to align remaining bolt holes.  if your trans mounts are a bit soft
> initially you may have a rather distressing looking situation.  but using a
> tool to pull the metal part of the mount into position through the bolt
> holes will greatly ease your concerns.  it's getting the drive shaft into
> the transmission i dislike !
>
> chuck



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