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KevinR · 03-20-2018, 08:31 AM

The rack and pinion cleared the oil pan with the 250, but barely. I wanted a little more wiggle room. Cut up some quick spacers from 1/2 inch plate and slipped them under the perches for the front motor mounts. Plenty of room now! I did need to readjust my floor shifter to clear the seat again.

Materials: 6 grade 8 1.5 inch bolts, 12 washers, 6 split ring washers, 6 nuts
Scrap 1/2 inch plate

Almost had the truck on the road but hit a few snags.

Coolant leak from the thermostat housing where I put the P/S bracket on. No big deal, ordered some new gaskets (I had just used RTV)

Brake leak at the banjo fittings. I’m not sure if I used the wrong banjo bolt (10 mm vs 7/16) or if they just weren’t long enough. CPP did not ship banjo bolts with the kit. In either case, I’m hoping to have that hammered out this week.

03-20-2018, 08:31 AM	#8
KevinR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: IN Posts: 55	Re: 1970 c10 lwb The rack and pinion cleared the oil pan with the 250, but barely. I wanted a little more wiggle room. Cut up some quick spacers from 1/2 inch plate and slipped them under the perches for the front motor mounts. Plenty of room now! I did need to readjust my floor shifter to clear the seat again. Materials: 6 grade 8 1.5 inch bolts, 12 washers, 6 split ring washers, 6 nuts Scrap 1/2 inch plate Almost had the truck on the road but hit a few snags. Coolant leak from the thermostat housing where I put the P/S bracket on. No big deal, ordered some new gaskets (I had just used RTV) Brake leak at the banjo fittings. I’m not sure if I used the wrong banjo bolt (10 mm vs 7/16) or if they just weren’t long enough. CPP did not ship banjo bolts with the kit. In either case, I’m hoping to have that hammered out this week.