62 Rear Trans. Mount

[Jim B.]

I am trying to install the engine and trans. in my 62, I have purchased a new rear trans. mount and the holes do not line up. The spacer plate fits either the front holes or the rear but it is not long enough to fit both. Have I got the wrong tail shaft on my t-10? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Jim Benedict
5998

[Richard T.]

Re: 62 Rear Trans. Mount

You should have a T-10 D tailshaft which has only one set of mounting holes. This tailshaft requires the use of a steel extension plate that bolts to the tailshaft and the mount. If you don't want to change your tailshaft then you can use the 57 to 61 rear transmission mount and eliminate the extension. Rich

[Jim B.]

Re: 62 Rear Trans. Mount

Thanks for your response. The numbers I have on my tail shaft housing are T10-7B I asume this is wrong? The date is perfect however.

Jim B.

[Richard T.]

Re: 62 Rear Trans. Mount

Yes it's not the right tailshaft housing. But you can use it as long as the 57 to 61 mount is used with it. Good luck. Rich

[Christopher R.]

Re: 62 Rear Trans. Mount

If you have a 57-61 tailshaft, you should find that it bolts right up the transmission mount without the need for the '62 only adapter piece. The transmission mount is that frame crossmember piece. If you have a 57-61 tailshaft, the holes in the mount should align with the holes in the tailshaft. It's only the '62s that didn't, and that's why they needed the adapter piece.