Split Case Transmission not fitting correctly?

[McFunzeepants]

I had my Split case transmission in my '59 Ghia rebuilt due to oil leaks and when I tried to reinstall it, the rear transmission mounts would not line up exactly to the transmission bell housing.
It appears the transmission is ~1/4" too far rearward, and should be forward ~1/4".
I was able to bolt it up by using the two horn bolts, but it really distorted the two rear mounts.
The transmission re-builder has a great reputation, and he cleaned and reused the same exact nose cone...same exact split case.
New German front and rear mounts were used, and there is no difference in thickness or orientation when comparing the new mounts with the old.

Does this look right or am I missing something?? Should there be a washer between the transmission carrier and the horns??
Thanks for any and all responses!

[60ragtop]

post pics of the front mount set up, problem could be there?
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[McFunzeepants]

Here are some photos of the front mount and shift linkage.
The transaxle has no oil in it, but I can definitely shift into reverse, 1, 2 and 3rd gear. 4th seems a little difficult.

[Braukuche]

Isn't that a tunnel trans nose cone?
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[McFunzeepants]

It's has ' 113-301-211' without a letter. A quick search indicated it's for a '59 split case. Which is correct. Bummer though, would have loved it to be that problem.

[60ragtop]

[McFunzeepants]

I took another look and that space between the pan and the piece that the front mount bolts to appears stock...and this same transaxle did fit before.

Maybe I should change the front mount to the old one, even though they measure the same...kinda like 'turn it off and turn it back on again' logic:)?

But agreed, it does seem that the transaxle is positioned more rearward then it should- right? Am I making a problem where there isn't one?

[Eric&Barb]

[McFunzeepants]

Thanks Eric and Barb-upon reassembly I'll re-route the safety wires as you suggested on the shift coupler. Thanks for that catch.
Yes when I installed the transmission I loosely fitted the front and back trans mounts, put on all the hardware and slowly snugged up the trans mounts starting with the front mount. Making sure everything seated slowly and squarely.
Here are some more pictures of the same pan after it's been media blasted and primed. top and bottom views

a view through the mount focusing on what looked like a crack, but is actually a welded seam.

Some of the rear horns- could the giant captured nut been welded in too deep, creating the ~1/4"that I'm short?

You can see the distortion on the old rear trans mounts as well

My next step maybe to get accurate measurements of the pan to determine if its off or not.
Any other Ideas?

[PeteSC]

I may well be mistaken, but I thought I read somewhere on here not too long ago about the cradle mounts are not symmetrical. Perhaps you need to rotate them 180 degrees and see if that helps?

*EDIT* - Found it....see thread below, post from Burlyhammer near the middle of the page regarding orientation of his mounts.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9156727&highlight=mount#9156727

[Eric&Barb]

Any update??
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