Mounts for 327 installation in '78 C10
 

Hello folks. I'm building a 1965, 327 block to install in my 1978 C10 shortbed. Will the stock motor mounts match up to the '78 frame mounts?

Any info will be appreciated.

Alex

Re: Mounts for 327 installation in '78 C10
 

Use the clamshells that came off of the truck, no problem.

Re: Mounts for 327 installation in '78 C10
 

Thanks Flatbed

Re: Mounts for 327 installation in '78 C10
 

Hi there, are you using the original 1965 heads? I ran into trouble installing a 1965 283 into my 76 years ago. I installed 350 engine mounts, that was no problem. I did run into problems with the 283 heads did not having the "tapped" holes in the heads to mount my alternator. Also had trouble mounting the P/S pump. The 327 may have the tapped holes, I can't recall.

Re: Mounts for 327 installation in '78 C10
 

Hi Barry. Yes, that's going to be an issue. No holes in these heads either. The P/S pump mounts to the driver's side motor mount holes, but A/C and alternator will require after-market brackets that use other fastening points.

Alex

Re: Mounts for 327 installation in '78 C10
 

Easy to cure with a couple bucks. Look here for conversion brackets.
http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/

Re: Mounts for 327 installation in '78 C10
 

Thanks Geezer. Very helpful info.

Alex