Re: [Amc-list] Finally got the T96 out of the 62 Classic - now a question

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: "oldcars@xxxxxxxxx" <oldcars@xxxxxxxxx>
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" Having both of them out, I have come to think that it may be possible 
" to use the 1967 gearbox with the 62 bell by simply bolting up the upper 
" bolts, and making sure that the input shaft retainer fits into the hole in 
" the housing. As for the lower bolts, the 67 has a lip on the front face of 
" the trans, so I am thinking that the standard bolts which hold the trans to 
" the bellhousing could be used together with washers, in order to grab on to 
" the lip, and thereby provide the 4 attachment points. 
" 
" 3 points determine a plane. The top 2 bolts fasten it to the bell, and 
" the bearing retainer makes a kind of 3rd point. The bottom 2 points would 
" still be needed but I am wondering whether the lip on the trans might be 
" enough to hold the trans secure, at least if I can get it to grab with a 
" washer. 
" 
" Let me know your thoughts... 
" 
" Jim 

idle armchair-quarterback thoughts --

the trans doesn't act as rear mount for the engine as in a '67, but it
does take some thrust from the torque tube.  as long as the line of
that force hits the bellhousing between the trans bolts i think you're
okay, but if the drivetrain ever flexes enough so that the line passes
above the top bolts you might be in trouble.
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