My 1982 4x4 Blazer is missing the 2 strutt rods that go from the cast aluminum flywheel cover to the plate at the engine mounts (actually the left plate is missing and I have a set of the strutts and the right is about 1/2" too short, must be different varities).

How inportant are these?

I have a C30 6.2 turbo 400 2x4 that has a stamped steel flywheel cover with no strutts. Where these only on 4x4's?

loosen up the motor mount bolt and see if it will give you enough play.

They're VERY important on a 4x4....

They're VERY important on a 4x4....

Oops. The ones from my engine to bellhousing aren't attached since i did the conversion to the SM465. The main strut rod from the bellhousing to the t-case is in place though.

Oops. The ones from my engine to bellhousing aren't attached since i did the conversion to the SM465. The main strut rod from the bellhousing to the t-case is in place though.

You'll end up breaking part of your transmission housing with out them..... :eek:

Could take a while but it will happen......

You'll end up breaking part of your transmission housing with out them..... :eek:

Could take a while but it will happen......

hmmmm.....Which part? It's the SM465 aluminum hydro clutch bell housing bolted to the cast iron trans.

I just have to get a bolt for one side as it lines up. The other side i'll have to make a bracket as the strut rod is lined up with the hole but it's over 2 inches to one side. I can just make a heavy steel bracket and put that in there right?

Do you guys have any pics of a factory brace setup on the truck?

ya, i kinda do. about 3 weeks ago when i answered the question, i'll look

can't find the post

tranny end http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/diaric/Picture009.jpg
motor mount end http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/diaric/Picture008-1.jpg
as well there is usually a huge rod that mounts to the side of the transfer case to the tranny/block mount on 4x4's

Wow, nice and clean, mine is all oily,,,, and I am missing the rod from the bell hsg to T-case too..... hafta keep an eye out for some

Thanks diaric! But dont get this statement from you:

as well there is usually a huge rod that mounts to the side of the transfer case to the tranny/block mount on 4x4's

what is tranny/block mount please? Trans crossmember? Thanks, Dave

on one of the bolt holes where the tranny bolts to the block

Oh, OK . Thanks

heres a pic
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/diaric/IMG00003-20100621-1705.jpg

i found one motor mt. plate and one rod in my parts pile..not sure which side its for but if you need them let me know and i'll get a picture

the ones for the 6.2 were equal length, identical, i have a spare set, but i want to keep them for another project. the gassers were apparently different per side. i should look at the ones on my 400 stroker

Btw, the part number for the T-case/trans bolt support is #14020856. In case anyone needs a good place for references, try CompNine. I have mine saved (85 K-5) http://www.compnine.com/index.php?s=1&catcode=52R&year=1985&modelcode=K&modelid=6500&makecode=LC

Enjoy.

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