F40 rear trans bracket

[RobC76]

Does anyone have an F40 rear trans bracket from DF that’s not installed?
I ordered them but when they showed up one is for an F40 and one is for an F35. I’ve called, I’ve emailed but no luck getting the right one. Just looking to borrow one so I can make one and keep moving on project. I’ll pay ups and something for your trouble if you can help.
Thanks

Pictures are of F35 brackets for reference

 

[Gtstorey]

I didn’t use a DF mounts for my f35. If nothing else, install the transmission and build the mount to fit.

 

[RobC76]

I didn’t use a DF mounts for my f35. If nothing else, install the transmission and build the mount to fit.

I’d love to be able to do that however I only have drivetrain located in two spots due to converting chassis to an F40 from an F35. In other words I need this bracket to build my upper ds trans mount.

 

[RobC76]

Current situation lol

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

My transmission front and rear mounts are both modified to fit my custom tube subframe, but if I recall correctly the front mount is the same F35 to F40. The rear mount should align with 2 bolts (top and bottom on the transmission end) and the center bolt hole needed to be redrilled for a third bolt mount to the available transmission bolt holes. The drivers side transmission mount (on the transmission) is specific to the F40 - I can get a pic of it once I get home from work. The frame mount on the driver's side for the transmission is different for the F40 - bolt pattern and the height location (vertical) in relation to the F35 frame mount. I can get dimensions if needed.

 

[RobC76]

Pictures would be awesome DS!
Thanks

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Ok, got a few pics, let me know if you others or some more dimensions.

 

[Gtstorey]

Your picture in post 4 addresses my concern of the flat plate bending in the other thread.

 

[RobC76]

Little more on that

 

[RobC76]

I’m really struggling with engine alignment with use of the DF brackets.
This is probably going to get hard to follow but I’ll give it a go. Reason I’m asking is I’m curious if someone can verify a couple measurements for the placement of the passenger side upper engine mount. Not concerned about height but it appears my mount was welded in chassis 3/8” forward of where it should go. This is in reference to my other Goblin chassis. I’m also struggling with the front and rear bottom trans mounts being to “wide” when bolted to transmission.

 

[RobC76]

below is the mount pics
Raw frame is chassis 387
Black frame is chassis 247

 

[Ross]

On my F35, I had to loosen all the mounting bolts, and lift the engine to get the front mounting bolt to line up close enough to insert it.

 

[RobC76]

I’ve had everything loose. Tried putting together in different order, you really have to force everything with punches ect. and at that point the rear bottom trans mount actually flexes. Just doesn’t seem right forcing it all together. It was then that I noticed the engine in 247 is 1/4 -3/8” further back in chassis than this chassis. That’s when I started measuring top passenger side engine mounts and alignment in chassis.

 

[RobC76]

If anyone could just get this one measurement when they get time I’d appreciate it. Thanks

It’s the top engine mount on passenger side.

 

[Robinjo]

On my F35, I had to loosen all the mounting bolts, and lift the engine to get the front mounting bolt to line up close enough to insert it.

Same. By 'lift' I have to put a piece of wood in the shaft (tube?) of the mount on a jack and force it into place. It's a very tight fit and it's a fight every time.

 

[95Blitz]

On my F35, I had to loosen all the mounting bolts, and lift the engine to get the front mounting bolt to line up close enough to insert it.

F35 here also, I had to drill out the holes in mine to get it close so i hammer the bolt in...

 

[Joebob]

What about grinding the ends on the spacer bosses to pull the bracket closer to the transmission and more align the mounting hole?

 

[RobC76]

F35 here also, I had to drill out the holes in mine to get it close so i hammer the bolt in...

What about grinding the ends on the spacer bosses to pull the bracket closer to the transmission and more align the mounting hole?

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Definitely an option
Just doesn’t seam right lol
I think the upper passenger side engine mount is welded in wrong place.

 

[Gtstorey]

As long as the motor/trans is close to the right position it will work. It can be hard to keep everything in exactly the correct spot as things are welded in a tube chassis. Square it up the best you can, level it with the frame and run with it.

 

[Ross]

Same. By 'lift' I have to put a piece of wood in the shaft (tube?) of the mount on a jack and force it into place. It's a very tight fit and it's a fight every time.

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No. Lift the engine up, leave the subframe down. I used the lifting points on the head of the engine, but you probably could put a block of wood under the oil pan, and jack it up. It will help align the engine mounts, without needing to modify the DF parts.