Hi all. Not exactly sure where to place this as it covers a few things.
I have a 308 with tri y pacemaker extractors (sadly already ceramic coated) and t400 trans.
I have HK-HT engine mounts which I chose on the belief that I could get the engine a bit lower and back (right or wrong?).
Added to that I had issues with the shifter (happy to comment on) but do not believe this affects my issue.
Now having got the engine/extractors on the K frame and the front end in the car (which took a lot of swearing) I'm having a few issues.
Firstly the aftermarket shifter rod was short between shifter and t400 bracket (if that makes sense). It measures ~490mm when my research suggests it should be ~530mm so had to weld a piece in.
I have a CRS cross-member and mount which appear to be fine.
The angle of the engine/trans on the cross-member seems to sit a bit low and even if it's right there is minimal (no) clearance for the extractors against the k frame.
To help with the extractor clearance I need to lift the trans about 8mm (10mm would be better) but when I do that I have a clearance issue against the tunnel with the retainer bolt for the trans shifter rod. I can't massage the tunnel now that all is in place so I'm thinking I will do it from inside via a dent puller? Open to ideas.
So my view is the simple issue of massaging the tunnel from the inside will fix a multitude of issues(to a certain degree) but what is the deal with the pinion angle. The rear end is a 9 inch with standard boxed trailing arms which are obviously not adjustable. I understand the geometry but if I cant adjust the rears is it ok providing the two ends run at different angles?
Besides all that if someone wants to advise on any aspect great. Cheers Ron