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01-09-2019, 09:25 AM
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What could be holding the engine up?
Have the transmission out to install a 5 speed and replace a chattering clutch.
I noticed after I supported the engine under the oil pan that the engine kind of just hangs there. Didn't drop, nothing hitting. Could the exhaust thats still intact be holding it up. Are the Pontiac motor mounts strong enough to support the motor? Worked on a few Chevy's and that would never happen even with the exhaust still attached, the engine would still drop. Thanks is advance! |
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#2
01-09-2019, 09:37 AM
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Maybe the fan blade is wedged against the fan shroud??
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#3
01-09-2019, 10:11 AM
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The engine mounts will hold the engine if the tranny isn't hanging off of it.
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#4
01-09-2019, 11:16 AM
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/\ beat me to it!
The bolts can be out of the mounts, but they will still hold the engine in place... it will lean a bit to the back though.
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car. Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left. 1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing) 2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs) |
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#5
01-09-2019, 11:35 AM
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With all the exhaust still intact it will help keep the engine from leaning back!Tom
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#6
01-09-2019, 11:38 AM
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/\ yup. my bad.
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car. Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left. 1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing) 2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs) |
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01-09-2019, 05:39 PM
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#8
01-09-2019, 05:41 PM
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thanks! |
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01-09-2019, 10:28 PM
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01-09-2019, 10:50 PM
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#11
01-26-2019, 07:29 AM
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Quick follow up
Loosened the exhaust at the manifolds and engine dropped maybe another inch. This really helped with install of the Tremec. The pontiac engine mounts are really stout! |
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