holding engine down

[bustedknuckle242]

Chaining down/forward the engine, to take pressure off trans, good or bad idea? More stock style build, lower cradle with front plate and no trans brace. My thoughts were to jack up on the tail of the trans an inch or 2 and bolt a chain to the front plate then weld link to side of the frame to take off some of the pressure on the cross member. Im running a rubber mount on trans with just a strap around trans an cross member. factory vic Rubber engine mounts. Am i just asking for trouble pressuring it slightly forward? dont want engine to rock forward when making a hit with the front then trans slapping down is a down side i can see..  

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I’ve always chained my motors in at least 3 corners,but for some reason we’re not allowed to now,because it’s adding metal?fron two angle towards radiator and back one angles back...then tighten after each heat

[n8]

Jul 18, 2018 11:09:46 GMT -5 bustedknuckle242 said:

Chaining down/forward the engine, to take pressure off trans, good or bad idea? More stock style build, lower cradle with front plate and no trans brace. My thoughts were to jack up on the tail of the trans an inch or 2 and bolt a chain to the front plate then weld link to side of the frame to take off some of the pressure on the cross member. Im running a rubber mount on trans with just a strap around trans an cross member. factory vic Rubber engine mounts. Am i just asking for trouble pressuring it slightly forward? dont want engine to rock forward when making a hit with the front then trans slapping down is a down side i can see..  

Are you breaking transmissions now or something? I have run almost your exact description for years and I haven't had a trans case or tailshaft failure yet. It sounds like you are doing everything right to alleviate the concern, and while I think adding chain to hold engine down is worthwhile, I don't think you will see an appreciable benefit to do what you have described.

[bustedknuckle242]

Jul 18, 2018 13:19:14 GMT -5 n8 said:

Jul 18, 2018 11:09:46 GMT -5 bustedknuckle242 said:

Chaining down/forward the engine, to take pressure off trans, good or bad idea? More stock style build, lower cradle with front plate and no trans brace. My thoughts were to jack up on the tail of the trans an inch or 2 and bolt a chain to the front plate then weld link to side of the frame to take off some of the pressure on the cross member. Im running a rubber mount on trans with just a strap around trans an cross member. factory vic Rubber engine mounts. Am i just asking for trouble pressuring it slightly forward? dont want engine to rock forward when making a hit with the front then trans slapping down is a down side i can see..  

Are you breaking transmissions now or something? I have run almost your exact description for years and I haven't had a trans case or tailshaft failure yet. It sounds like you are doing everything right to alleviate the concern, and while I think adding chain to hold engine down is worthwhile, I don't think you will see an appreciable benefit to do what you have described.

I broke a th350 bell first hit of the season with no chains, i have never run chains in the past, but never had an issue prior. Second run, broke another case this time towards the back havent tore it down yet but i have a feeling it was an internal issue the second time because of where it broke. Just trying to figure something out for the next run. 

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make sure both dowel pins are the the block for the trans...

[demoboy333]

I only chain tranny in place no mount. No problems. Then add the Chain on motor to keep from bending mounts

[STROMI 121]

Chinese $30 neoprene trans mount from local parts store only on all my transmissions. They stretch like crazy but hold it in place plenty. JMO


I've never been allowed to run chains on the motor but I don't see how it could hurt.

[cowdoc]

Chains or straps are how you make a mopar tough with some creativity