[NoVa-Corvairs] Question on Transmission Mounts for 64

[rvtum at verizon.net]

Thanks Curt & Greg!  After going out and taking a look, I think either 
of these options will work.  I will also remove the leaf spring and pull 
both axles out our just to make sure I can get enough clearance.  It 
looks like I'll have to drop it about 1 1/2 inches to clear the mount 
studs and have room to install the new mounts.  I'm hoping the new 
mounts will also correct the problem I'm having with excessive tow in on 
both rear wheels.

On another note, I've attached some pictures of the estate auction that 
me, Greg and Darrin attended today in Boonsboro, MD.  There were 15 
Corvairs of varoius models.  Unfortunately, most were parts cars with 
the exeption of a 2 EM's, 1 red LM Coupe, attached, that Greg won, and 2 
Rampside's.  I left before the bidding started, but Darrin & Greg may 
have more deatils on what appears to have been some truly bizzare 
bidding on one of the Rampside's.

Ron

On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at  9:30 PM, Curtis Shimp wrote:

> Ron:
>
> This may not be of any use to you but on a late model there are two 
> ways
> to do it.  Maybe you can look at your early model to see if either or
> both is applicable.
>
> One, you can do like Greg says, support the trans and take the nuts 
> off
> the motor mounts studs that hold the trans bracket to the mounts  Then
> lower the trans enough to clear the longish motor mount studs. Then 
> you
> can unbolt the 2 bolts that hold each motor mount to the frame 
> bracket. However, I am not sure how much strain you have to put on the 
> system to
> clear the longish motor mount bolts.  Two, while supporting the trans 
> you
> can unbolt the trans mount bracket and the bolts that hold the bracket 
> to
> the motor mounts.  Then you should have clearance to remove the motor
> mounts without having to lower the trans end of the power train.  Also
> with this latter approach you may not have to disconnect as much stuff
> from the suspension and trans.
> Not sure if you lose any trans fluid on the second approach.
>
> Curt
>
> On Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:14:10 -0600 (CST) rvtum at verizon.net writes:
>> Members,
>>
>> Has anyone ever replaced transmission mounts on an EM?  Can they be
>> replaced without having to drop the entire drivetrain?  I have one 
>> that is failing, so I thought I'd replace them both.  Thanks!
>>
>> Ron
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