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New member here even though I’ve google enough questions about my project that always leads me here so I decided to join up. I’m nearing the end of my full restore project and starting to have some questions/concerns
Has anyone seen this style of engine mounts attached to the crossmember. My truck is a 1968 4x4 3/4 ton. When I bought it the owner told me it originally had an I6 installed and I could drop a v8 directly on the the current mounts. I did this and first ran into some clearance issues with my big cap hei distributor so I changed it to a msd ready to run hei with an external coil. It fit but the plug wires do ride the firewall a bit. Now I’m noticing I can’t even drop the oil pan or even remove it because it hits the cross member before I can slide it out. Is there anything I should be concerned about with this current setup? I’ve attached some pics. Thank you for your help and hopefully I’ve submitted this in the correct location |
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That's how they fit. The stock mounts through 72 are different from the clamshell type mounts used from 73 up.
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Looks good to me. I had to lift my 307 (72c10) about 8 inches at the front of the motor and at the bell housing to drop the pan.
My current truck is also a 68K20 so your in good company. |
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Put the correct crossmember in it...get one off the parts board that one is the worst I have ever seen. Why would someone cut off the upper frame mount portion?
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Here’s a reference picture from my 72 K20. Your cross member should looks similar to thisskrry my iPhone posted it sideways
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As far as the removal of the oil pan... ALL 67-72 trucks have to have the engine hoisted up a bit to get the oil pan out with the engine in the rig.
Gary |
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