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| | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 53 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 53 | Do the tube mounts need to be welded where it slides into the mounting brackets to keep it from turning? Or do you drill and pin it with a through bolt? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 328 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 328 | You need position them where you want them with the engine and trans in and ensure you have the right amount of tilt to the rear ......
Once in position you weld them up.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 53 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 53 | Eng & trans all set up, just need to weld.
Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 53 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 53 | What about drilling a through hole for a 5/16 " bolt and nut. I'm thinking of this because once it is welded it won't be able to be removed unless the tube is cut. You need position them where you want them with the engine and trans in and ensure you have the right amount of tilt to the rear ......
Once in position you weld them up. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 | I drilled mine and put 3/8 hardened bolts in so it would be easier to take out if I ever needed to. Worked out great so far. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 53 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 53 | Thanks. That is what I will do. The next thing is to figure ouut what Exh Manifolds will fit.I will post a new thread and see what everyone says. I drilled mine and put 3/8 hardened bolts in so it would be easier to take out if I ever needed to. Worked out great so far.
Last edited by CaddyTech; 08/30/2012 9:51 PM.
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