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Old 07-09-2012, 09:05 PM
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Default Custom Install: Can I cut this tab off my tranny?

Hello everyone,

I'm putting a 5.3 with a 4L60E into a '37 Chevrolet 4 door. I have a floor mounted shifter conversion from Lokar and there is a tab on the transmission that is interfering with the linkage rod.

What is this tab for? Can I remove it?






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Old 07-09-2012, 09:16 PM
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That's a rebuilding fixture tab. It (the fixture) holds the trans using those mounts in an upright position for rebuilding. Cut it.
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Hey, thanks! That's good to hear. Thanks for the quick response, this put a stop to my progress today and I'm looking forward to getting back at it tomorrow.



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No problem. I myself wondered what those tabs were for the first time I pulled my 60 out
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Mine is cutted off aswell... Both sides... No problems..




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