i have them just not bolted up. do i really need them and why don't they put them on cars? what the hell is the purpose?? thanks daryl /forums/images/graemlins/ears.gif
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how much do you really need those brackets between the block and the trans?
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84_Chevy_K10
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i have them just not bolted up. do i really need them and why don't they put them on cars? what the hell is the purpose?? thanks daryl /forums/images/graemlins/ears.gif
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To keep the weight of the transfer case from breaking the transmission's case.
They don't put them on cars because car's don't have transfer cases.
i have them just not bolted up. do i really need them and why don't they put them on cars? what the hell is the purpose?? thanks daryl /forums/images/graemlins/ears.gif
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To keep the weight of the transfer case from breaking the transmission's case.
They don't put them on cars because car's don't have transfer cases.
big83chevy4x4
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Re: how much do you really need those brackets between the block and the tr
are you talking the 2 braces going from the motor mount to the inspection cover on the tranny, or the 1 brace from the t case to the bellhousing bolt?
i have neither and haven't had a problem, yet /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
are you talking the 2 braces going from the motor mount to the inspection cover on the tranny, or the 1 brace from the t case to the bellhousing bolt?
i have neither and haven't had a problem, yet /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
thanks, but wouldn't you think the tranfercase mount would sufice. for the average HP of a stock engine?
Re: how much do you really need those brackets between the block and the tr
TJ,man i wish you lived closer. going to take JR for a real ride,no more poping and hesitateing /forums/images/graemlins/bow.gif then rig up a wood frame to see what i want for the rear fenders.people that like to cut others off in mich, BEWARE /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
TJ,man i wish you lived closer. going to take JR for a real ride,no more poping and hesitateing /forums/images/graemlins/bow.gif then rig up a wood frame to see what i want for the rear fenders.people that like to cut others off in mich, BEWARE /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
84_Chevy_K10
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thanks, but wouldn't you think the tranfercase mount would sufice. for the average HP of a stock engine?
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I doubt GM would put them there if they didn't need to be there.
thanks, but wouldn't you think the tranfercase mount would sufice. for the average HP of a stock engine?
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I doubt GM would put them there if they didn't need to be there.
bigburban383
1/2 ton status
Re: how much do you really need those brackets between the block and the tr
I feel ya about those things, they are a pain in the azz to connect to the engine mounts.
I feel ya about those things, they are a pain in the azz to connect to the engine mounts.
Re: how much do you really need those brackets between the block and the tr
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I doubt GM would put them there if they didn't need to be there.
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The way I see it is that the Engineer who felt they were needed had a good enough argument for them that he (or she) was able to get them past the Bean Counters. That means they're important.
[edit] If you're going to leave them off, you first need to figure out why they are there. Then you can make a valid decision about whether your use needs them or not.[/edit]
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I doubt GM would put them there if they didn't need to be there.
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The way I see it is that the Engineer who felt they were needed had a good enough argument for them that he (or she) was able to get them past the Bean Counters. That means they're important.
[edit] If you're going to leave them off, you first need to figure out why they are there. Then you can make a valid decision about whether your use needs them or not.[/edit]
I've seen many trucks without them,but they never leave the pavement--take one off road and flex it good,or get a little air,and the tranny bell will crack--it is nessasary--I have similar "rods"on my diesel that go under the motor mount pads to the inspection cover under the flywheel--but somebody put a 2wd case TH400 in it evidently,because it has a tin cover instead of the cast aluminum one,and there is no place to bolt the rods too.I hope my tranny doesnt crack,but I dont go off road or get it airborne very often,and the NP208 isnt as heavy as a NP205 is,so it should live.
I noticed on the 305 motor I took from an 86 van for my 79 C10 had a triangular shaped steel plate between the block and the drivers side motor mount plate--anyone know what the hell they put only 1 of them on for,and what it does?--I left it off,never had seen one used before--maybe its a "van only"deal?? Its got me baffled! /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
I noticed on the 305 motor I took from an 86 van for my 79 C10 had a triangular shaped steel plate between the block and the drivers side motor mount plate--anyone know what the hell they put only 1 of them on for,and what it does?--I left it off,never had seen one used before--maybe its a "van only"deal?? Its got me baffled! /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
Longhorn4x4
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I used to manage a transmission shop. Every truck I saw without them that was used offroad ended up with a busted transmission case, or had problems related to flex in that area.
It MIGHT not be so bad with the aluminum transfer cases.
My truck has both of those braces, the one that runs from the side of the transfer case to the bellhousing, and it also hase the mount on the side of the transfer case that goes to the frame.
It MIGHT not be so bad with the aluminum transfer cases.
My truck has both of those braces, the one that runs from the side of the transfer case to the bellhousing, and it also hase the mount on the side of the transfer case that goes to the frame.
85burbanator
1/2 ton status
i had the brace that hold up the t case on mine. couldnt get it off so i cut it between the two bolts on the t case. it fell. wasnt even attatched. i wonder if im missing any bolts up there. the tranny was just rebuilt 2 years ago. dont think im going to refer that place to anybody.
GMCLegacy
1/2 ton status
i understand the theory of "GM put them there, you should keep them there"
however
explain why a sm465/NP205 does not have such bracing? its a much heavier combo.
some 205s did have torque mount that attached the tcase to the frame, but not all.
however
explain why a sm465/NP205 does not have such bracing? its a much heavier combo.
some 205s did have torque mount that attached the tcase to the frame, but not all.
4x4Freak
1/2 ton status
Re: how much do you really need those brackets between the block and the tr
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I noticed on the 305 motor I took from an 86 van for my 79 C10 had a triangular shaped steel plate between the block and the drivers side motor mount plate--anyone know what the hell they put only 1 of them on for,and what it does?
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Sounds like one of the mounts for the support bars on a 4wd. They sandwich between the motor mount and block. I bet they took the engine out of a 4wd and left it on there.
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I noticed on the 305 motor I took from an 86 van for my 79 C10 had a triangular shaped steel plate between the block and the drivers side motor mount plate--anyone know what the hell they put only 1 of them on for,and what it does?
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Sounds like one of the mounts for the support bars on a 4wd. They sandwich between the motor mount and block. I bet they took the engine out of a 4wd and left it on there.
Re: how much do you really need those brackets between the block and the tr
No,it is the original van motor(codes match the van's VIN !)--the triangle thing is simply a shim I guess,about a i/4 inch thick--there is no place to attach any rods or other bracketry to it--I guess the vans need it for some reason--unless I run into the guy who designed the van,I'll probably never know!.I left it off when I put the motor in my 2wd pickup,since I never saw one before in ANY GM vehicle. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
No,it is the original van motor(codes match the van's VIN !)--the triangle thing is simply a shim I guess,about a i/4 inch thick--there is no place to attach any rods or other bracketry to it--I guess the vans need it for some reason--unless I run into the guy who designed the van,I'll probably never know!.I left it off when I put the motor in my 2wd pickup,since I never saw one before in ANY GM vehicle. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
Re: how much do you really need those brackets between the block and the tr
i have a TH400 and 203 T case.i guess i'll put them in. thanks peeps. daryl
i have a TH400 and 203 T case.i guess i'll put them in. thanks peeps. daryl
Re: how much do you really need those brackets between the block and the tr
what up bro? PM or call me sucka /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
what up bro? PM or call me sucka /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
jwduke
1/2 ton status
Re: how much do you really need those brackets between the block and the tr
Tim is 100% correct, you DO need 'em! I misplaced the ones on my '80 Blazer, whe I changed the engine in it, and busted the crud out of the tranny 2 weeks later.... /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
Tim is 100% correct, you DO need 'em! I misplaced the ones on my '80 Blazer, whe I changed the engine in it, and busted the crud out of the tranny 2 weeks later.... /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
Re: how much do you really need those brackets between the block and the tr
Anybody know where I can get a set of these braces. The set I have is F'd. Looks homemade to begin with. I'm not even sure how they are supposed to be in the original configuration. Anybody got a picture.
-Chris
Anybody know where I can get a set of these braces. The set I have is F'd. Looks homemade to begin with. I'm not even sure how they are supposed to be in the original configuration. Anybody got a picture.
-Chris
Re: how much do you really need those brackets between the block and the tr
my brother in law has a st for a small block(i don't know if they are different for a bigblock) i imagine the are what do you have?? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
my brother in law has a st for a small block(i don't know if they are different for a bigblock) i imagine the are what do you have?? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
