Re: [Amc-list] T-14 on a torque tube...

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Thinking dissturbing thoughts.
> Can you sneak the engine forward an inch or so and the rear back?


HOLY CRAPTACTICAL, BATMAN!!

Wee! I totally forgot that I had to slide the engine BACKWARDS two 
inches to make it fit -- I drilled new holes in the front crossmember to 
  accomodate the new motor mount position! See photos. Some combination 
of  1965, T-96 to M35, 195.6 aluminum to 232, ... the motor had to go 
backwards. Keep in mind I did this swap, cold, in 1989. No internet, 
just a TSM and one AMC junkyard. I just juggled parts 'til it worked.

There's my room. OK that solves the major geometry problem.

http://wps.com/temp/driver-mount-offset.jpg
http://wps.com/temp/pass-mount-offset.jpg


I even have an empty clutch pedal swinging on the floor of this car... 
I'm missing the Z-bracket and other parts but I can find or make those.

OK, this sounds like a doable project now. I even have enough spares to 
mock most things up without disassembling the car. Wish I had a spare rear.
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