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Engine swap trouble
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Posted: 06/15/09
08:09 AM
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The engine and transmission seem to be at a slight angle to the chassis of the vehicle. I have replaced the 235 / powerglide setup in my 62 Impala with a 350 / 700R4. I used the original engine mounts from the 235 (they fit perfect after removing the top 6 cyl adapter section). The tranny needs a small modification at the mount to fit the original crossmember. I will have to cut the forward drive shaft to fit the new installation.
How criticle is this angle and what is the best way to set this angle?
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zman123
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Posted: 06/16/09
10:06 AM
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You should have no problem with the 700R4, I put one in my 69 Malibu and the only thing I had to do was shorten the driveshaft and watch the clearance between the top of the tranny and the body. Your 2 pc. drive shaft should be at the same angle it was with the old tranny, shims between the crossmember and trans mount will change the angle, using a magnetic angle finder will get you the proper angle. I don't know what that angle is for your car but I'm sure a transmission shop will have the info for you. And yes, the angle is kind of critical, for u joint life.
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