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Old 09-13-2020, 12:25 PM   #1
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cross member

Hi All
I have been doing a engine and transmission swap in my 65 SWB C10 (454 & turbo 350) and I am getting ready to install the engine and trans. The question is I have read that the cross member that supported the manual transmission/mount should be removed. Can anyone tell me if this true or point me in the right direction.
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Old 09-13-2020, 01:14 PM   #2
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Re: cross member

You should remove the cross member that was holding the transmission bell housing.
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Old 09-13-2020, 01:43 PM   #3
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Re: cross member

Yes, when switching from a manual to an automatic, the manual trans mount crossmember needs to be removed. The auto won't fit with the crossmember still there
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Old 09-13-2020, 03:58 PM   #4
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Re: cross member

Thank you for your help
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