Is this what some have talked about concerning the hassle with the mounts. This is my stock 88 auto trans to crossmember. Thought it would bolt up, but i guess not
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I could drill and tap but my thought about that was the thickness of the aluminum casting where the bolts would go through is thin. My other thought was fit 1/4 plate bent to fit the AA shape and hole pattern, then tap into the 1/4 plate for the original trans mount hole locations and a through hole in the AA aluminum casting with a nut on the bolts. So it'd be threaded into steel and a bolt on the other end against the aluminum.The auto transmission mount doesn’t bolt to the adapter. I have drilled and tapped the adapter for the auto mount a few times as have a other swappers.
The manual mount doesn’t fit the 62 auto crossmember without mods.
I would recommend it as it puts the engine in a really good spot.
This thread has good pictures and dimensions
Cookie Cutter 5.3 Swap Into 62
Finally decided to dive in on a 5.3 swap on my 62. I have been plotting this for a few years, and have been taking notes from many of the valuable threads here. My goal is to make this swap as straightforward as possible. To that end, I will be blatantly copying what many folks here have...forum.ih8mud.com
Did you check the thread out that Matt posted?I could drill and tap but my thought about that was the thickness of the aluminum casting where the bolts would go through is thin. My other thought was fit 1/4 plate bent to fit the AA shape and hole pattern, then tap into the 1/4 plate for the original trans mount hole locations and a through hole in the AA aluminum casting with a nut on the bolts. So it'd be threaded into steel and a bolt on the other end against the aluminum.
Yes I did.Did you check the thread out that Matt posted?
Just drilling and tapping into the Aluminum at the location I would need to, it's not my first choice. The Aluminum is a lot thinner there. In the original locations in the advanced adapters casting it's way thicker and cast to house longer bolts.Did you check the thread out that Matt posted?
Hey that's a good idea. With inserts and 4 bolts I think I would be fine. Thanks!You could helicoil it if you’re worried.
Hey that's a good idea. With inserts and 4 bolts I think I would be fine. Thanks!
Do the stock holes line up for any swap?? Seems like people always drill themmaybe if enough of us speak up AA will just add the second set of holes
Do the stock holes line up for any swap?? Seems like people always drill them
So when you need to replace it you have to do it all over again? And can't just bolt a new one back in place. I would rather modify the adapter and be able to just bolt a new one back on. It works for you it's your rig but I do these for other people so modifying that kind of part isn't something I would do on a customer's rig so if something happens they can handle it or another shop can without asking me why or how... not busting your balls hereI cut the mount in half.. spaced it apart and welded 1/4” flat bar between. Been holding up fine for 10+ years
Yeah.. I’d have to make another..So when you need to replace it you have to do it all over again? And can't just bolt a new one back in place. I would rather modify the adapter and be able to just bolt a new one back on. It works for you it's your rig but I do these for other people so modifying that kind of part isn't something I would do on a customer's rig so if something happens they can handle it or another shop can without asking me why or how... not busting your balls here
Tommy
I was afraid to mess up a 700$ part vs a $50 part. It’s held up well so I’m happy with it