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| | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 27 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 27 | have 52 and 54 chevy 1/2 trucks both to have 235 engines and langdon built t-5s.The question is do I need a transmission brace or any modifications to stabilize .I've got a 49 chevy 3/4 ready to place a 261 and a t-5 and the question is the same --any braces needed?Thanks as usual.Sid Stephenson | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | I'm not going to tell you that you have to use a rear transmission mount, but if you look at the T-5, it has provisions for a rear mount. That tells me that it would be best to use one.
In the case of my 37, I use the original cross member the original transmission mounted on and, with some minor alterations, it worked great.
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | I alway's put a universal crossmember under mine with a mount. Some guy's say they run without one but I can't see letting that long aluminum case hang there. Look at all the braces the factory put's on the T-5's.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | Think about it .....that front aluminum transmission flange holding that T-5 onto the adapter plate is pretty soft stuff.
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | I would think the vibration from the driveshaft and no mount would tear it up.
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