Yeah, I drilled the ears out before I attempted to install the trans. I think it's mostly that the bolt pattern is actually different. The spread between the upper mount holes is about 1 inch wider than the bell housing. I have no doubt that this could be corrected with an adapter plate. However, if I go that route, this "modified" transmission will have to be modified again. That's because they shortened the input shaft & bearing retainer to fit without an adapter plate. Agree that this trans was a good find, but I now have new challenges to make it work. Probably changes that no one else has experienced at this point. Thanks again for your help and advice.

Ghost Rider
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
1942 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup, 1962 235, Offy intake, Fenton headers, Dual Carter YFs, 1984 T5
1956 Chevy 3100 Apache, 67 350SBC, Saginaw 4 speed, 69 12 bolt