This might be long.
13 years ago i installed a 440/727 in my 70 duster for drag racing. I used elephant ears in the front, 73-76 A body trans mount in the back. Recently I started changing things back to a typical bigblock A body setup, schmacher mounts and headers, sure grip in place of spool ect.. I rarely have time to race so i figure i can get more seat time cruising.
The problem im having is that with the motor "hanging" in place by the ear mounts the K frame and shcumacher mounts to not line up. It appears as if the motor has to come forward 1.5 to 2 inches.
Here is what I think the problem is, and im looking for opinions or confirmation on my thinking. Im using an 67-72 K frame, 67-72 schumacher mount kit, but my transmission mount is an 73-76. I think the trans mount puts the motor/trans back approx the amount i need to go forward.
I dont have a 73-76 K frame and dont plan to buy one as I have put some time into the one im using. I dont want to switch to the 73-76 spool type mounts for the previous mentioned reason. I think my most resonable option is to switch to a early style trans mount and cross member. I hesitate to do this because i feel the later mount is a lot stronger design.
Any opinions or suggestions are welcomed.
