Tranny A-Frame modification

Before I could start laying out where the fuel lines would go, I needed to install the fuel filter. Once again, it's nice to be able to fit into tight spaces to reach tough spots for drilling.

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I switched to an in-tank fuel pump, which had a different sized fitting. So the semi-rigid line that came with the kit was replaced with flexible fuel line, which got rid of an ugly kink in the line.

This is where things get interesting when you go off the ranch. The tranny A-frame interfered with the oil pan of my auto tranny. So I called in the help of Fabrication Boy (Zac) and he modified the frame with cuts and welds to clear the pan. Here's the jig for keeping everything in place during the modification work.

Zac welding up the frame.

Modifications complete.

Since the engine and tranny are temporarily installed, the A-frame was mounted up un-painted. When the engine and tranny come back out, I'll paint the A-frame glossy black.

The modified A-frame in place, now clearing the tranny pan.

View from below looking up at the completed A-frame.

I have a few tabs on the tranny that will need to be filed down (like the one shown below) where it currently interferes with the frame. Also, the bracket for the starter may require a notch in the frame, but we'll see once   everything gets bolted down. I also temporarily put the header on to see where to route tranny cooler lines, the tranny dip stick, and fuel lines.