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bobbo · 02-05-2009, 05:24 PM

My 283 is mounted in the 6 cyl position. A bit close on the dizzy but there is enough clearance. I have driven mine like this to TN, CO, Kansas City, and hundreds of miles in between with no problems. I installed an electric cooling fan so I don't have any issues with the shroud/fan. I also have the HEI dizzy which is a bit larger than the points or other ones. Have about 1/4" between the firewall and the cap. As long as your motor mounts are good, you shouldn't have any problems.

02-05-2009, 05:24 PM	#13
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: V8 in 6 cylinder position??? My 283 is mounted in the 6 cyl position. A bit close on the dizzy but there is enough clearance. I have driven mine like this to TN, CO, Kansas City, and hundreds of miles in between with no problems. I installed an electric cooling fan so I don't have any issues with the shroud/fan. I also have the HEI dizzy which is a bit larger than the points or other ones. Have about 1/4" between the firewall and the cap. As long as your motor mounts are good, you shouldn't have any problems. __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE! Last edited by bobbo; 02-05-2009 at 05:26 PM.