T-Case brace and Starter brace

[Richcz28]

I didn't have either of these on my truck when I got it. I think from what I have seen the t-case brace runs from the bell housing back? I also believe I am missing the starter brace.

If anyone knows any other braces I am missing I would probably want those too.

My truck is a 6.2 with an sm465 and a np208

Thanks

 

[80' 427]

Gm has the starter brace

 

[kennyw]

Your local Chevy dealer can get you a new starter brace for around $20.

 

[Richcz28]

Thanks Ill give them a call, but they have never been helpful with parts for old cars in the past.

 

[nvrenuf]

I don't think 4spd's came with the torque rod from the bellhousing to the t-case.

 

[Richcz28]

Is it impossible to put one on?

 

[nvrenuf]

Not impossible as most (but not all) t-cases have the threaded holes. The trick is I don't think there is a bar the right length so you might have to get an auto application bar and cut/sleeve it.

edit: if you really want to tighten thing up and you have a hydro bellhousing, you can use the bell to motor mount bars from an auto.

 

[1BEATK5]

My 465/208 had the bar. I will look and see if I have it still

 

[GonicGM]

I don't think 4spd's came with the torque rod from the bellhousing to the t-case.

I looked up the transfer case strut/brace in the GM parts book. Based on that, you would be correct in all but one circumstance. A 4.3 V-6 with either MY6 or M20 would get the brace/strut. No other standard shift did.

 

[GonicGM]

6.2 starter brace is p/n 14028931 through 1988

 

[Richcz28]

Thanks for the part number. So I'm guessing the t-case bar would fit, it just was not put on by gm.

 

[GonicGM]

I believe that would be correct. I may have an extra for sale.

 

[herkdriver007]

Before you order, which starter do u have? Direct drive or gear reduction? DD is the BIG one...
They take different brackets fwiw. I have a dd bracket if u need it.

 

[Richcz28]

I know it is big, but I don't know if it is big in comparison. I have the 24 volt starter if that helps. Is there anything I should look for that will show which type I have?

 

[kennyw]

This is the gear reduction starter:

 

[Richcz28]

Ok, thanks for the pic. I definitely have the direct drive.

 

[GonicGM]

I believe that would be correct. I may have an extra for sale.

I got one handy, LMK if you need.

 

[thatK30guy]

My 465/208 had the bar. I will look and see if I have it still

Not impossible as most (but not all) t-cases have the threaded holes. The trick is I don't think there is a bar the right length so you might have to get an auto application bar and cut/sleeve it.

edit: if you really want to tighten thing up and you have a hydro bellhousing, you can use the bell to motor mount bars from an auto.

I had an '81 K10 with a 465/208 and it had the rod. I think the '85 K20 outside with the same combo has it, too. I do know the hydro bells have the two bosses threaded for the two short support rods but I have never seen them on any of these '85 and newer trucks.

 

[Richcz28]

I got one handy, LMK if you need.

Which brace do you have?

 

[nvrenuf]

I do know the hydro bells have the two bosses threaded for the two short support rods but I have never seen them on any of these '85 and newer trucks.

Fwiw I put a set of auto trans bars on my hydro bellhousing.