The TH350 in my T bucket is CLOSE to the floor, like super close. If I could drop it 1/4 of an inch without cutting the crossmember I'd be thrilled. A friend said there's a low mount somewhere. I've been on the google machine and came up with nothing. Of course I cant remember the height of the mount I have now, I'll measure it tonight and update. Meanwhile, does anyone know of a low/thin TH350 mount? Or, a way I could fab one that wouldn't be incredibly involved? It doesn't absolutely have to be dropped, but even 1/4 inch would help with clearance all around.
Usually when they break, they drop about 1/4" (and become metal to metal). 1-5/8" might be standard height. Sorry, no ideas for fixing it. Can you drop the whole crossmember easily? some you can, some you can't.
oh yeah...btw I did finally look, and was quickly able to find a short mount, it's expensive, but might save you some hassle. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ens-3-1158g
A picture of your situation may help us to be able to give you better advice. In a similar situations, I made my own mount and I have also used the Pete and Jake's transmission crossmember as inspiration for a solution.
also in the link I posted above to the expensive mount, there are some reviews that mention other mounts that might be more cheaper. But finding dimensions of normal replacement mounts is kind of a pain, unless you're at the parts store with a ruler.
The Energy Suspension mounts come with something that you'd be forgiven for thinking is a spacer, but the installation instructions specifically state that it is not a spacer and that it must be fitted - it's termed an upper preload plate. Confusingly the dimensions offered by Summit are provided both with and without the 'spacer' giving the impression that its' inclusion is somehow optional. Shop carefully! Chris
@squirrel Youre correct. That one does have a dimension and I dont see any others that do. Lowering the crossmemeber might be the "easiest" option, but thats dropping it, filling the holes, drilling 8 new ones just below the old ones. I'll have to do some more hunting, and measuring.
If you drop the rear trans mount you change the angle of the trans, not sure if a 1/4 or 1/2 inch would matter but you have a short drive shaft. Is it a wood floor? Maybe open up the tunnel some?
I'm using the Energy Suspension low mount in my three projects and yes that plate is an integral part of the mounts' design.
After looking it over. The easiest answer is to slot the crossmember holes slightly. It had enough room to be functional. I just prefer there to be a little more.
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