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Motor Installation Center Transmission

For centering the transmission, since the transfer case output will be located on the driver side, we needed to measure from the frame to the center bolt on the crank then offset the center 1 inch to the passenger side. This allows room for the front driveline. This also ensures that both the motor and transmission are parallel with the frame, giving the Scrambler driveline a straight shot to the differential.
Engine And Transmission - Scratch Built Cars - Motor Installation 101

For centering the transmission, since the transfer case output will be located on the driver side, we needed to measure from the frame to the center bolt on the crank then offset the center 1 inch to the passenger side. This allows room for the front driveline. This also ensures that both the motor and transmission are parallel with the frame, giving the Scrambler driveline a straight shot to the differential.  View Related Article

 

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