Need Help... Engine Trans ?

[mputty11]

I have a 302 with a NV3550 behind it. I cant figure out why the engine is crooked..

 

[rustbucket]

It’s that way from the factory.


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[DirtDonk]

Common issue with the AA NV3550 installation. Unfortunately too though, I'm not sure we've figured it out yet either.
Because some mounts are to one side, while some mounts are to the other.

I assume you've already tried loosening the engine mounts (if they're even tight?) to make sure what little teeny bit of flex you have available is being used?

And did you try flipping the cross-member side to side? It does not look like it's a-symmetrical, but I thought they said there is a specific way it goes in.

I'm sure others will point to what direction to take. But calling A/A in the morning would be my choice. Hmm, I forget if they're even open on Friday, but at the very least call early if you can in case they are open, but close early.

By the way, fantastic looking Bronco! I like the cream and blue combo. Is that Brittany Blue from Ford, or perhaps another, non-Bronco specific color?
Very nice.

Paul

 

[DirtDonk]

I should ask too, is this a recently purchased kit, or have you had it for a couple of years?
There have been updates to the cross-member, but I'm not sure if that fixed the issue.
If it's a newer one, they will certainly be interested in hearing about it.

The problem from their end is that maybe less than 5% of the installs seem to go this way from their reports. Most of them install just fine with no issues.
Seems like more, just basing it on threads started here on classic.

So it was not big on their radar at first, but they did finally come around when a couple of members kept asking about it. ChrisC74 is a member here that had the issue big-time and was involved in at least one update. Others too, and will hopefully give you some helpful hints and encouragement.
And moral support!

Good luck.

Paul

 

[DirtDonk]

Sorry, meant to add that what rustbucket said is true, as far as the engine being tilted and not necessarily centered down the body itself.
But I saw your tranny mount attaching bolts not lining up with the crossmember which is what I assumed you were referring to.

Paul

 

[mputty11]

Paul

So should I get engine square and straight inside engine compartment and then worry about off set with trans?

 

[DirtDonk]

I'm not sure. Too hard to tell just what is "square" with a Bronco engine compartment.

Maybe some of the members with easy-to-reach engine compartments can give you some measurements of what to expect between the engine and firewall, engine and wheel wells, and transmission-to-tunnel dimensions.

That way you can tell if it's the new parts that are off-center, or if it's just your Bronco's own little differences.

Paul