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

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

ooh, search evilbay.
Was a brand spanking N.O.S. zbar for a 65-66, six cylinder ambo/classic last week!
Should be close enough to get it to work!
 An inch back on the rear end probably won't even stress the panhard bar either!
When I put my quarter section in on the Ambassador I plan on moving the wheelwell forward to alieve some of the clearance issues with bigger rubber, may even mini tub it.
That'll depend on what I feel like when/ if I get that far!
Right now my workshop smells like dead mouse/ bees. 
I found a dead mouse on the floor.
The little buggers must have moved in while it was outside!
The bees nest I knew about.
Not a real pleasant smell.
I got the dehumidifier on high, hoping to pertrify any carcasses while I'm in San Fransisco next week!
--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
" Chronic Pain Hurts"

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: 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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