77 530i with overdrive transmission/cross-member question

[philipj]

Full of questions here, 77 530 with 5 speed transmission. Should there be spacers between the guibo and drive-shaft as in the M535?, or do I need to source out a different drive-shaft?

Also, the transmission is being held with one mount only and the cross-member is not perpendicular to the transmission but slanted in order to support the transmission..

Trying to make the car right and safe...

Thanks for the help!
Philip.

[Mike W.]

No spacers, driveshaft flange, guibo, transmission output flange. A 3HP22 driveshaft will work with a G265, loosen the collar clamp on the two halves of the driveshaft and you can make minor adjustments. Retighten and adjust the center support for proper preload.

5 speeds came with different crossmembers, E12 5 speeds only used a single relatively large rubber mount, later cars used 2, smaller mounts. It is possible to beat a 4 speed crossmember into submission with a sledge and anvil, I have but don't recommend it, but I don't think you can with an A/T crossmember. Regardless, a 5 speed one is preferred, either the E12 single mount or the E28 double mount. E28 parts look better, I'm not sure there is much difference in performance.

[RonDwyer]

I believe the part you need is an aluminum casting that comes off an E-28
Get a new bushing, they're like $8.

Call Marshal at 002 Salvage, he has them.