Which way do the engine stands go in?
 

I have had my Ls in and out so many times with so many combinations, I don't remember which way the original stands are suppose to go. Pointed part forward or back? Use the most forward holes or the rear most holes on the frame? :devil:

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which ones you got? stock? Aftermarket? What year truck?

OK, duh! Stock ones you said, I tried to use my stock perches on my lsx install but could not install the manifolds and headers with them in. I used some POL perches and they set the engine up about an inch, this doesnt make clearance up top any kind of issue.

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I have a 72 GMC 1500 2wd, I am trying to use the original engine stands with Prothane mounts and TPI parts adapter plates. Cant remember which way the original engine stands go in and which position. I had a 350 sbc in it.

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on my 65 I used the rear holes, I needed more room up front for the Rad and cooling fans. It is still a good 1.5" from the firewall even in the last holes.

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You know how the one side of the engine stand is at a 90* and the other is slightly pointed, I have the point facing forward, is that correct? Thanks!! I guess I'll go pull it again.

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does this shot help you?

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Not really, I need a pic looking down across the front crossmember. The factory assembly manual and service manual doesnt have any good pics either. thanks!

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well, I am pretty sure they can only fit one way, however your wanting to know also which one goes to which side correct?

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Yes. I'm pretty sure they're in the right way but want to verify before going further because bolts won't go in the mounts thru stands.

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THe more I think about it, the more I start remembering they bow a little right? not rediculously but they bow.


if this is correct, the bow goes toward the front of the truck, I guess pointing kinda toward the front.

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does this shot help?

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Currently mine are bowing back and mounted in front holes. Probably wrong.

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from my searches here in the forum, they should be in rear and pointer forward for I6 and V8's.

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Heres what mine look like right now and the bolts will not go thru the stands and into the mounts. I might have the wrong stands?

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I think you need to move them back to the rear hole, then they should line up.

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If I move them back to the rear hole then the single hole at the bottom does not mount in the crossmember, it hangs off the back of it about 1/2". Thanks again for your time and help Clyde65.

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hmmm, I will look at my dads truck tonight, he has those perches with a 350, I will let you know in the AM unless someone else can chime in.

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Yes. I'm pretty sure they're in the right way but want to verify before going further because bolts won't go in the mounts thru stands.

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This is a trial effort on uploading pictures. If it works I'll come back with an explanation.
Dean

Hey not bad for a rookie. These are the only pictures I have of the bare engine bay on my '64' Chevy.
I removed a 230 inch 6 banger and this is where the perches were bolted. Hope this helps.
Dean

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Here's another shot of the perch in the same holes as original picture excetp from a better view. It does hang off the back side of the cross member a little bit, but that's how they were. The second picture is side by side with the mounts I just got for my LS motor. Driver side looking down, right side toward tranny. Any other shots you need while I've got my camera out?
Dean

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With the '63-'66 trucks, all the motor mount brackets (V8 and I6's) except for the 292, are located in the rear most holes from the factory. In the '67-'72 model years, the small block motor miount brackets are located in the forward holes, and the 230/250 I6 motor mount brackets are located in the rear holes. These are the factory locations.

chevydog66, by looking at your pics, I would say you need to switch sides on those motor mount brackets. They just don't look right to me.

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I have a 72. There's no holes in crossmember for bottom holes of stands to bolt to if I switch them around. I'm so confused and tired of this. But thanks guys. What to do?

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I got it in the way the stands are in my pic but had to slot everything.

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Dean, those are the mounts you purchased from me, correct?

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Correct.