Transmission mount for 79 Seven w/ Crossflow and Rocket box

[Vinman1]

Hope all are enjoying summer. Soon to be test fitting engine & trans. Looking for a part # or source for a transmission mount. 

 

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[MV8]

Do you have an old one to compare it to? I think it is probably mk1 or 2 cortina:

https://www.burtonpower.com/gearbox-mount-ford-cortina-mk1-mk2-gb2e400.html

[Vinman1]

Unfortunately, I do not have an old one. Burton has several listed but none specify Seven.

[MV8]

A photo of the bottom of the tail housing of your transmission might help. Is it two bolt holes or one in the center?

A photo of the tunnel area where the mount would bolt-in would help too.

 

I would expect to see a single hole in the belly pan to access a single bolt to attach the chassis mounted mount to the transmission. The mount may still be bolted in from the inside of the tunnel.

Edited August 11, 2022 by MV8

[Vinman1]

Here is the mount area in the tunnel. The trans is at the builders and I don't have a pic of the mount area, but the Pinto mount that was on it used a single bolt in the center

[7Westfield]

Burton has 2 mounts that I looked at when putting a T-9 in my Westfield

GBT9400 is listed for T9, but was wider than the tunnel

I went with GB2E400, same basic unit but narrower

How far apart are those mounting holes?  dimensions are on Burton website

[Vinman1]

I will measure and compare to Burton specs. Have three orders currently with them, and figured I might find one this side of the pond before I place a 4th.

 

Best,

 

V

[MV8]

The flange is offset on the type 9 mount. I think it is the one I linked to; GB2E400 (MT8162).

 

Just went through a catalog I have and put this pic together on the rocket Type E and Type 9 mounts with the applications and dimensions. Notice the GBT9400 (MT8163) requires a large pocket below the mounting flange but both stick up 45mm.

Edited August 11, 2022 by MV8

[Vinman1]

MV8,

 

Thank you for taking the time to clear up. Got the 8162 mount and just got the Trans back this week. Will be test fitting this weekend.

[IamScotticus]

On 9/1/2022 at 7:03 AM, Vinman1 said:

MV8,

 

Thank you for taking the time to clear up. Got the 8162 mount and just got the Trans back this week. Will be test fitting this weekend.

MT8162 is the standard For escort and Sierra boxes. 

Keep in mind you may need to adjust the drive line angle to match the diff at the final ride height.  The mount is where you will do this with a spacer, if needed.

Another idea to work in is is a retention collar around the front drive shaft joint to capture the grease that slings, protect it from dirt, and capture the shaft if it breaks loose.  That thing slinging around at speed can do a lot of damage. 

Edited September 3, 2022 by IamScotticus

[Vinman1]

Great advice. Drive shaft hoops from drag days was on my mind, given the proximity and just aluminum panel, Arch tunnel reinforcement around it. They make one that is a heavy cable type for Corvettes, that I can adapt, but need something wider to capture grease.

[Vinman1]

8162 Mount fits the trans and frame fine. Will check pinion angle when I get the Engine & driveshaft back...