[SweetCJ7]

I am now fabricating the motor mounts for the TPI 350. Should I have the motor level wit the frame or a few degrees tilted one way or another? Experience please!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Thanks for the input.

 

[Aggro]

I run 3* back tilt. If your rear d-line is happy with it level go with it. I feel it is a compromise between center of gravity, oil pan clearance, Break-over angle, driveline angularity and length that dictates when my drivetrain goes. <IMG SRC="smilies/beer.gif" border="0">

 

[SweetCJ7]

Well, there in lies the problem. I don't have the driveline or anything else in yet. This is a new project. I won't have an issue with oilpan or any other clearances.

I spoke with Fullsize last night and he said the same thing. Maybe I should put the trans and t/c on before I set it in there.

Thanks for the response.

Allen

 

[camo]

i am doing the same thing right now.

i bolted up my trans and t case so i can movw the whole thing around. things i am taking into considerasion:

1. t case flat with the frame
2. engine fore/ aft weight distribution
3. engine height
4. drive line angle
5. side to side placement

 

[Ant]

Originally posted by camo:
<STRONG>i am doing the same thing right now.

i bolted up my trans and t case so i can movw the whole thing around. things i am taking into considerasion:

1. t case flat with the frame
2. engine fore/ aft weight distribution
3. engine height
4. drive line angle
5. side to side placement</STRONG>

What Camo said.... my #1 concern was belly clearance so of course I had the t-case bolted on. Secondly was engine height, I wanted mine as low as possible to keep the center of gravity down.

 

[hewl35]

Originally posted by SweetCJ7:
<STRONG>I am now fabricating the motor mounts for the TPI 350. Should I have the motor level wit the frame or a few degrees tilted one way or another? Experience please!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Thanks for the input.</STRONG>

On my 79 CJ7 I'm putting the motor mounts flush with the top of the J10 frame rail and motor is level. Got a 120 inch wheelbase so not too worried about the drive shaft angle. At least we don't have to worry about carb floats and that crap. <IMG SRC="smilies/skull.gif" border="0">

 

[SweetCJ7]

Sounds like the thing to d o is install the trans and t/c. Then drop it in and set up.

Thanks!

 

[gunracer]

what is missing is the main reason to tilt it back about three to four degs. is to keep the head from developing steam pockets. i understand that you have to put your drive shaft at a good angle, but i would be more intrested in keeping my motor alive. this is why you will see the intake manifolds on older cars have the carb at a level angle and the intake at another angle. my 2 cents later mike

 

[Ant]

Like my rig is ever level on the trail... LOLOL <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0">

 

[SHERPA]

anybody have feedback on side-to-side engine
placement??? I've heard offsetting the motors
to the driver-side for some applications,
but not sure why they did it.. any ideas??

 

[Ben W]

Originally posted by SHERPA RIG:
<STRONG>anybody have feedback on side-to-side engine
placement??? I've heard offsetting the motors
to the driver-side for some applications,
but not sure why they did it.. any ideas??</STRONG>

side to side offset is usually for either driveshaft clearance or steering column clearance reasons.