First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... Hugo, I agree that the engine only produces torque in one direction, however both the engine and trans are subject to the reaction forces that result from being hooked to the driveshaft, axles, tires and pavement.
The engine and transmission will always try to twist in the direction opposite of driveshaft rotation (assuming that there is some resistance or load on the driveshaft). If you loosened the engine mounts, when you applied power in a forward gear the drivers side of the engine would rise, but as you applied power in reverse the passenger side of the engine would rise. The same forces occur in normal driving, but are hopefully constrained by the engine mounts. David ----- Original Message ---- From: hugot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: First Generation Firebird-L <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 8:22:44 PM Subject: Re: [FGF] Engine install advice First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... Just remember that the engine will torque in one direction whether you are going forward or reverse since the transmission is what switches direction (and the engine always spins in one direction). Hugo ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store>
