Cracked Ear
11-18-2011, 08:16 PM
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Cracked Ear
Major F-up. Just finished building 500 stroker for my 1970 Coronet R/T and I cracked the passanger side rear mounting lobe on the block. I had the crack welded, but I don't trust it and would like any suggestions on alternate mounting points and any pics would be great. I dont want a mounting plate or elaphant ears. I'd prefer to run a rod with a bushing from somewhere else on the block. I never saw this done, but if anyone out there has, I'd love to hear about it.
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11-18-2011, 09:04 PM
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DId you break the locating dowel off ? or just the end ? If a proper weld was done it should be fine, Not sure on the 440's it's been many years since I worked on one, If they are like the LA motors there is a reinforcement From the side of the block to the trans. should be sufficient
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11-18-2011, 09:40 PM
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The pasenger rear ear on the block. There are 3 that the motor mount bolts to. 2 on the top and 1 on the bottom front. Someone arc welded the crack, but I don't trust the weld. It will probably be fine, but I hate building a stronger motor and then having weaker mounts, so I'm looking for an overkill solution so I don't have to worry about it..
11-19-2011, 05:41 AM
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If your still worried give these a try I run them on my stroker.
'63-66 A-Body Torque Strap
'67 & Up A-Body Torque Strap
'62-65 B-Body Torque Strap
'66-72 B, '70-74 E-Body Torque Strap
Adjustable Torque Strap
• Features heavy duty rod-ends for adjustability, urethane bushings, DOM tubing, grade 8 fasteners
For Small Block & B/RB (does not work with Hemi):
'63 & Up A-Body
'63-72 B-Body
'70-74 E-Body
(shown as installed)
(shown as installed)
(shown as installed)
(shown as installed)
'67 & Up A-Body Torque Strap
'62-65 B-Body Torque Strap
'66-72 B, '70-74 E-Body Torque Strap
Adjustable Torque Strap
STOP ENGINE MOVEMENT!
• Features heavy duty rod-ends for adjustability, urethane bushings, DOM tubing, grade 8 fasteners
• Works with power steering
• Installs easily, with no welding or major fabrication required
• Complete kit includes: powder-coated torque bracket, all necessary bolts and instructions
For Small Block & B/RB (does not work with Hemi):
'63 & Up A-Body
'63-72 B-Body
'70-74 E-Body
(shown as installed)
'63-66 A-Body Torque Strap
Throw away your chains and broken motor mounts; our new torque strap can handle all the upgraded power and excess vibration your A-Body small block engine can dish out. Mounts in existing sway bar location on some models.
(see instructions and installation photos)
(see instructions and installation photos)
TQ63A - $79 + $15 S&H 
(shown as installed)
'67 & Up A-Body Torque Strap
Throw away your chains and broken motor mounts; our new torque strap can
handle all the upgraded power and excess vibration your A-Body
small block or B/RB engine can dish out. Mounts in existing sway bar location on some models.
(see instructions and installation photos)
handle all the upgraded power and excess vibration your A-Body
small block or B/RB engine can dish out. Mounts in existing sway bar location on some models.
(see instructions and installation photos)
TQA - $79 + $15 S&H
(shown as installed)
'62-65 B-Body Torque Strap
Throw away your chains and broken motor mounts; our new torque strap can handle all the upgraded power and excess vibration your B-Body small block or B/RB engine can dish out. Mounts in existing sway bar location on some models.
(see instructions and installation photos)
(see instructions and installation photos)
TQ63B - $79 + $15 S&H
(shown as installed)
'66-72 B, '70-74 E-Body Torque Strap
Throw away your chains and broken motor mounts; our new torque strap can handle all the upgraded power and excess vibration your B-Body small block or B/RB engine can dish out. Mounts in existing sway bar location on some models.
(see instructions and installation photos)
NEW B & E-Body C-shaped bracket! Revised bracket now sold with all B & E-Body Torque straps.
(see revised bracket instructions and installation photos)
(see instructions and installation photos)
NEW B & E-Body C-shaped bracket! Revised bracket now sold with all B & E-Body Torque straps.
(see revised bracket instructions and installation photos)
TQBE - $79 + $15 S&H
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11-21-2011, 01:09 PM
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Slice,The torque straps are nice,got one on my cuda.I would also get a polyurethane transmission mount,it keeps the tranny from twisting too much.
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