A few months back, I decided to investigate the bad transmission mount that my F350 has had for as long as I can remember (I was recently given the truck). What I found wasn't a bad transmission mount, but that the mounting ears had broken off the case.
This is a VERY common problem on the Ford Truck ZF-5 transmissions. It looks like the bolt that holds it to the mount reacts with the aluminum transmission case and pops the ears off.
I'm having a VERY hard time finding another transmission for the truck. Until I find another transmission - would it be advisable to just ratchet strap the transmission down? There's a few NP435 / NP205 combinations locally but I can't find any clear solution to getting that to bolt to the Modular bellhousing. Otherwise, I'd be on that ASAP.
I've seen a few fixes where people have tig welded solid blocks to the bottom of the transmission. Ideally, I'd find another trans to temporarily stick in it, then get this one fixed and swap back.
Any reason to not ratchet strap it down? Exhaust and driveshafts should be clear of the area. I'm afraid of cracking the bellhousing with the transmission bouncing around.
This is a VERY common problem on the Ford Truck ZF-5 transmissions. It looks like the bolt that holds it to the mount reacts with the aluminum transmission case and pops the ears off.
I'm having a VERY hard time finding another transmission for the truck. Until I find another transmission - would it be advisable to just ratchet strap the transmission down? There's a few NP435 / NP205 combinations locally but I can't find any clear solution to getting that to bolt to the Modular bellhousing. Otherwise, I'd be on that ASAP.
I've seen a few fixes where people have tig welded solid blocks to the bottom of the transmission. Ideally, I'd find another trans to temporarily stick in it, then get this one fixed and swap back.
Any reason to not ratchet strap it down? Exhaust and driveshafts should be clear of the area. I'm afraid of cracking the bellhousing with the transmission bouncing around.