The diff and trans are BESIDE the engine, with the drive axle running between the bell housing and engine oil pan. There's a large chain from the rear of the torque converter over to the front of the transmission, which then goes forward and bolts directly to a differential. Think of it like a 4x4 transfer cas mounted directly to the back of the bell housing and the trans mounted where the front driveshaft would normally go. That's exactly what it is! -- Frank Swygert Publisher, "American Motors Cars" Magazine (AMC) For all AMC enthusiasts http://farna.home.att.net/AIM.html (free download available!) -------------- Original message ---------------------- Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 21:11:03 -0600 From: Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] rambler hot rod // backwards six IIRC the TER front drives put the engine pretty much over the axle - neither in front nor behind. Might need some weight in the front to keep it from becoming a wheelstander. :) Ken _______________________________________________ AMC-List mailing list AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list or go to http://www.amc-list.com