63 impala with a t5 question

[79cutlasssalon442]

We have a frame off restored 63 ss impala. It now has the original 327 built like crazy with a t5 and 3.73's. Sometimes if you slowly get on it in first you can watch the shifter move about three inches to the right and it starts to make a grinding sound until you back off. Any ideas?

 

[1evilregal]

I'd say the first thing to check would be the motor and trans mounts..... may have some bearings and thrust washers in the trans that may be on their way out...

 

[Mike P]

Agree about the motor and transmission mounts. The grinding may be the carrier bearing so I would check that too.

 

[DRIVEN]

Sounds like driver's side motor mount. You may be hearing the fan hit the shroud (if it has one).

 

[RegalBegal]

Those old Chevys were notorious for the left engine mount going bad. The fix was always chaining the engine to the frame on the driver's side.

 

[79cutlasssalon442]

Any way to actually check the motor mount? Or is it going to be cracked?