Will Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 So I pulled the trans to swap out with my new beefier one. And to have out to replace floor pans. But the motor now leans back till the distributor cap is against the firewall. I normally just jack up the pan and rest it on a board for support but now I need to have her towed to body shop. Any suggestions on how to support the rear of the motor in transit? I was thinking maybe a ratchet strap from flywheel up over the motor to frame. But worried about putting that upward stress on the flywheel and seals and such. Any ideas? Have you encountered this before? Should I just put in solid motor mounts and be done with it? What are the benefits of solid motor mounts? Thanks Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 do yourself a favor, just pull the motor, you'll be glad you did, the shop you're taking it too will thank you too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I wouldn't hesitate to pull the motor out. Just be easier for the shop to move it around when needed and one less thing to worry about. Plus then would be a good time to clean the firewall and spruce it up along with the engine. Yeah...this is how the "Snowball Effect" happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Have to agree with Sam and Scott, I would pull it. Get that snow ball rolling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 well you've heard from 3 mechanics, all 3 of us have been there, done that...a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Sounds good guys, pulling the motor it is. haha. Will def make it easier to put my new hydroboost kit in. tehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gprimm Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 In the past I have used a bolt or two in the back of the engine where the trans bolts up to. That with a metal clothes hangar worked perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 pulling the inner fender makes it way!!! easier to work on the brake booster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Well this snowball effect you guys speak of is already in motion. Pulling the motor today. Then decided since I was in there I would do the inner wheel fenders. Mine are all cracked. And I figured hell, Ill just go all out and do the jeep steering box conversion too, haha. Luckily I recently sold a couple things that boosted my budget up a grand. So now Im selling anything not nailed down. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 steel inner fenders are a nice upgrade compared to the plastic ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Glad we where able to get that snowball rolling. We have no problem spending someone else's money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I know a guy that will rent you a rotisserie to use while he's powder coating the frame. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 that darn snowball never stops!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972mc Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Been there-done that Just go with it. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 I hope your proud of yourselves. Im selling anything not nailed down to pay for this snowball you gave me. haha. I blame you for this... Why isnt my motor sitting here? About to go in... My 468 should be sitting there. haha. And heres the projects staged to go in, Jeep steering box, Hydroboost, Electric Fans, And the Steel inner fenders are in my shopping cart now. I hate you in such a great way. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 We are so great at motivating others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 but aren't you glad we helped you get the ball rolling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Haha, Like I said, I hate you all in such a great way. Because Im loving getting all this done. But I need some opinions, OPG or Goodmark for my inner fenders. 20 dollar difference, but with 110 in shipping from summit thats almost half. Any reason I shouldnt go OPG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Haha, Like I said, I hate you all in such a great way. No problem...we are almost like trained professionals when it comes to other people's money. Just make sure OPG has them in stock if you decide to order from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 they are made by the same manufacture, go with the best price and shipping CALL LEO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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