Tanuki Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 These are the only two I need. Out of curiosity for spares, what would you want for your lines shipped to 84095? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 Scheduled to have my wiring done. Call me a loser for not doing it myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 Selling my motorcycle to get this thing going. My top priority at the moment is making this Z run. Updates to come. I think I have a promising buyer coming to see the bike today. That will help things get moving again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 So Today I thought I would just get the motor officially mounted, bolted in etc. I keep messing with it a couple of mins at a time but I havent had anyone to help me with placement etc so I have just been putting it off. I figured I could probably mount it if I just got patient so I did. It took forever rocking the trans and motor moving it up, down, teetering it, pushing it back, and overall shoehorning it into the car. Finally I got the motor mounts all lined up and in but then came the problem, The trans MOUNT IS NOT THE RIGHT ONE! I am pretty sure that Jason had a 73, and the mounts change between 70-72 and the 73+. So I guess It's time for another call to Mckinney to see if they ll break up a mount kit and sell me the Trans mount alone? To Give you an idea, Here is as high up as the mount can go with both bolts threaded in maybe two turns? Left: Right: I know the first thing anyone will say is, "Just drill it out," but the shape of this thing will not permit for a modification. Here is my next worry, Not sure if the motor should tilt that much? The trans seems level though as does the shifter mount, so maybe it's fine? It is nice that I could get the hood on though again and it all seals right up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 That's definitely not a mount for a '73. The early mounts have vertical bolts (like you have) and the later mounts have horizontal bolts. The design is somewhat similar to how the front control arm bolts to the crossmember. You'd know if it was the wrong mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 That's definitely not a mount for a '73. The early mounts have vertical bolts (like you have) and the later mounts have horizontal bolts. The design is somewhat similar to how the front control arm bolts to the crossmember. You'd know if it was the wrong mount. I sure couldnt get it to fit at any angle i tried. I suppose knowing its the right one gives me hope so I'll give it another go this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 I know you may not care, but I got Utah Classic plates off the internet! These are as rare as it gets I think for a usable plate in Utah. I think they will look amazing with my new paint color too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac708 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 (edited) I had the same problem with the Mckinney mounts. I removed the speedo drive out of the right side of the tranny and everything fit. I ended up cutting the front corner out of the mount on the right side to accommodate the extra room needed for the speedo drive. Before... After... The tunnel might be a little spread out as well. Try and pull the two sides together. Hope this helps Gord Edited September 9, 2010 by gmac708 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 The tunnel might be a little spread out as well. Try and pull the two sides together. Hope this helps Gord Very helpful. It is funny because I called Mckinney on Tuesday and they told me how everything is laser measured and that the only way it would be off that way is either my chassis is tweaked from an accident or something of that sort, or they sent the wrong mount. BUT based on your post it just looks like its what they do all the time. I will probably send them your pictures as well as mine in order to get to the bottom of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 I emailed all of the pics to Mac. Honestly if they are selling these kits for top dollar they shouldn't need this type of customization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erehemantresni Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I used one of their kits for a 240sx rb25det swap and had the same problem u guys had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 Well i just talked to them again. He told me that part of the issue is that the mount is the old style and I need the new style. He is going to send me a new mount and says that should fix the issue. I think part of the issue with yours Mac, is it looks like at some point your floor pan may have been replaced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcbonk Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Gord, I am also doing a RB25 transplant into my z. I have a later series 1971 240z (vents on the rear pillars). My stock trans mount perches look similar to yours. I looked at the pictures on McKinney's site. I beleive they used a similar chasis to mine. Their trans mount appears to allow room for the pinion assembly/speedo hook up on the trans. What model chasis do you have? Obviously I should contact McKinney to discuss this with them also. Also, what did you do to remove the stock eltrical speedo pinion assembly from the rb transmission? Thanks Bonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac708 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I think part of the issue with yours Mac, is it looks like at some point your floor pan may have been replaced? I replaced the floors and the mounts (stock or Mckinney) fit the car perfect. My only problem was the speedo drive was in the way and was pushing engine over to the drivers side. Now everything is centered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 I replaced the floors and the mounts (stock or Mckinney) fit the car perfect. My only problem was the speedo drive was in the way and was pushing engine over to the drivers side. Now everything is centered. Well it looks like you redrilled the mount too right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac708 Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Well it looks like you re drilled the mount too right? I modified the right side by moving the nutplate back about 1" and removing the unwanted part of the support. That would leave me enough room. The tranny mount is actually in the same location it used to be, just bolted in a different place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 ^Still weird they even require that you know? Especially for a $600 kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 I got this to move the car around with as well as my shifter kart. Its a 94 and I feel like I got it for a great price. I wanted an old Tacoma but this was a lot cheaper and can actually move things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Well no time to wait on the mount. I will bring it to the shop soon. Here is my truck pulling the car to its doom! She is going to begin her wiring tomorrow. I will try to find the rest of the parts I need as I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Newest issue: Not sure if the engine mounts are on the correct sides as I can't get my pan to clear the cross member. So either issues with the pan, or more with the mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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