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Old 06-19-2021, 03:48 PM   #10
ApacheNick
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Dawson Creek, B.C.
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Re: Got a 348 for my 61

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly View Post
My 2 cents worth..
either modify firewall or move engine mounts forward
Not saying spacers wont work, but it sure won't be ideal....how thick of spacer are you talking?
Well it looks like I won't need a spacer after all.
I figured out that I can get both valve covers on. The right one is not easy but it does fit.
As for the left head hitting the firewall, I forgot that I haven't got the new cab support bushings installed yet so we'll see what it looks like after I do that.
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1961 Apache short stepside 4X4 SBW 348/4 speed
1960 Apache C-20 long fleet custom cab BBW 283/4 Speed
1967 rust bucket Olds Cutlass with a 455
1972 GMC K-15 350/4 speed long fleet
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