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[waynehartwig]

I used a TJ motor mount, which bolted to the skidplate then made a piece of plate to make-up the difference in where the transmission mount & t-case mount were. Easy as could be.

huh! So then the piece you made is kind of [ shaped? With the flat part bolting to the trans and the 'legs' fitting over the mount? Sorry, trying to imagine this because you really have me intrigued!

 

[waynehartwig]

Sorry, missed this before...

I don't know what fits the Vette filter as I did not use one, so I can't say. But I used 3/8 fittings on the 5.3 fuel rail and fuel line, then 5/16 fittings on the return line.

I used Summit brand braided stainless. Can't comment on the Russele hose because I've never used it, but I do know they make quality products.

No problem.. I ended up just buying a bunch of Russell hose/fittings to make it happen. I believe I have everything... I'll know more when I go to assemble it

 

[Greg]

huh! So then the piece you made is kind of [ shaped? With the flat part bolting to the trans and the 'legs' fitting over the mount? Sorry, trying to imagine this because you really have me intrigued!

Totally flat steel plate, probably 3/8" thick, the holes were about 3" apart between the t-case & transmission IIRC. I marked them, drilled them out and it fit. I am running a TH350 compared to your 4L60e, so there may be some differences there.

 

[waynehartwig]

Totally flat steel plate, probably 3/8" thick, the holes were about 3" apart between the t-case & transmission IIRC. I marked them, drilled them out and it fit. I am running a TH350 compared to your 4L60e, so there may be some differences there.

Probably not too much of a difference, here is what my mount looks like and I believe it's 4" from bolt center to bolt center..

Ok, I understand that one... But how did you get it to attach to the crossmember then? Put ears on the crossmember?

 

[Greg]

Skidplate> TJ rubber transmission mount> 3/8" plate with offset holes> transmission mount.

The transmission mount on my TH350 was about 3" further forward compared to where the rubber TJ transmission mount bolted to, on the skidplate. To make up that difference I drilled holes in the plate for the skidplate mount, then held it up to the transmission to see where the bolts needed to be.

Clear as mud?

 

[waynehartwig]

Skidplate> TJ rubber transmission mount> 3/8" plate with offset holes> transmission mount.

The transmission mount on my TH350 was about 3" further forward compared to where the rubber TJ transmission mount bolted to, on the skidplate. To make up that difference I drilled holes in the plate for the skidplate mount, then held it up to the transmission to see where the bolts needed to be.

Clear as mud?

OH! I thought you said earlier that you used a motor mount Now I understand... And that does sound like a good/easy way to go! lol

 

[Greg]

OH! I thought you said earlier that you used a motor mount Now I understand... And that does sound like a good/easy way to go! lol

I meant to say stock TJ transmission mount.

 

[waynehartwig]

I meant to say stock TJ transmission mount.

That's what got me so curious, cuz that's just a very new way to do it!

 

[waynehartwig]

So, getting closer on mine.. What did you use for an upper radiator hose? I've been to the parts house about 6 times now (10? miles away) and I've got one that is close, but I'm not liking it... The lower was easy, but the upper is being a pain in the butt.

 

[N8RB8R]

Have you sold your old motor and trans? If so how much did you get?

 

[Greg]

So, getting closer on mine.. What did you use for an upper radiator hose? I've been to the parts house about 6 times now (10? miles away) and I've got one that is close, but I'm not liking it... The lower was easy, but the upper is being a pain in the butt.

BHR handled the radiator hoses and while they did have numbers on them, I no longer have the Jeep, so I'm not much help. There were 2 hoses that made up the upper. Are you aware the lower coolant output on the motor, goes to the upper on the radiator and vice versa?

 

[-sean-]

I no longer have the Jeep, so I'm not much help.

WOW... I was wondering what was up with the new avatar.
So whats the story?

 

[Greg]

WOW... I was wondering what was up with the new avatar.
So whats the story?

I was laid off in October, decided to start a new business & the most logical (but difficult) thing to do was to sell the tow rig, which we were making big payments on, and sell the TJ to get a good deal of cash for start-up expenses. I hated to do it, was probably the hardest thing I've ever done. I loved that TJ! Considering the economic times and our situation, it was wise. :-\

 

[-sean-]

not what I wanted to hear.

same boat here and I'm running out of excuses not to do the same thing.

 

[waynehartwig]

BHR handled the radiator hoses and while they did have numbers on them, I no longer have the Jeep, so I'm not much help. There were 2 hoses that made up the upper. Are you aware the lower coolant output on the motor, goes to the upper on the radiator and vice versa?

I hear that alot - used two to make one I was hoping not to do that.

According to the manual, the lower goes to the lower and the upper is the upper. If you look at the parts manuals, the lower hose is the short one and the upper is the long one. The short one is just long enough to get to the lower port. My Acura is setup the same way, with the thermostat on the inlet to the motor.
Upper, radiator inlet...

Lower, radiator outlet...

 

[Kiel]

Thats how mine is set up. Mine still had the hoses hooked up when I got the engine, and the long was hooked the upper I thought from the water pump outlet. The lower shorter hose to the thermostat outlet

 

[Greg]

Huh... mabey mine was backwards... It ran cool! Or mabey I never looked hard enough...

 

[Bart]

Huh... mabey mine was backwards... It ran cool! Or mabey I never looked hard enough...

Yes, yours was backwards. BHR hooked a few up that way and they seem to cool okay. The factory hoses are like Kiel said and that's the way I plumbed mine. The engine is a reverse cooling design.

 

[Greg]

Yes, yours was backwards. BHR hooked a few up that way and they seem to cool okay. The factory hoses are like Kiel said and that's the way I plumbed mine. The engine is a reverse cooling design.

Honestly, that thing ran extremely cool... I was very impressed. The temp gauge was 185* constantly. I don't think it would ever have overheating issues. Aluminum radiator, 16" fan and very tight shroud. Seemed to work well...

 

[waynehartwig]

The newer designs are supposed to cool better, maybe this is a testament to that.