V8 engine mounts for a 62 c10
 

Attachment 2382991I just did the 78 crossmember swap with CPP spindles and I’m looking for the correct engine mounts that will fit. My friend gave me a set of CPP engine mounts but they don’t seem to fit right. Seemed a little tall. I’m doing the research to see what’s the best fit and what I need to use. I’m still running the grand bell housing crossmember with a 62 V8 bell housing. Attachment 2382991

Re: V8 engine mounts for a 62 c10
 

I have 64 X member in my 62 and I used the 67 - 72 motor mounts. They bolted to the frame without the spacer on top of the frame. I tried the tube type of mounts and they sat too high and they also needed a spacer on top of the frame.

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That’s what I needed. Where did you get them? Did you move your steering gear box forward? My drag link is real close and high on the x member. When I installed the x member the front two holes lined up so I went with that. How was your install?

Re: V8 engine mounts for a 62 c10
 

It has been a while since I bought them. I think I got them from Brothers (not positive). I used the steering box from a late 70's C10 and captain fabs mounting bracket. I have plenty of clearance for the steering components.

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I have the engine mocked up with the 67-72 stock mounts. It seems to fit fine except I need to 1 in spacers I between the top of the mount and the frame. Once the ends are 45 and welded it should look fine. As you can see I also have plenty of clearance under the balancer.

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Nice truck, room for an hei dist in there????

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Doesn’t have any room for a stock style HEI. I got a ready to run billet HEI that has the vintage look.

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Have you tried switching the mounts right to left and left to right to see if they settle down to where you don't need that 1" spacer on the frame?

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On my 61 I swapped in a square body front and used the stock mounts and just cut them down and welded a plate on top.

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I did something similar on my '60. '73-'87 engine perches with clamshells. I used these for both by SBC and the LS engine setups in my Apache.

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Did you cut from the top or bottom?

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I just cut the top even with the top of the frame

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I figured that’s what you did. Thanks for the information.

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They are in! I cut about 7/8 in out of the top and welded the top plate to the mount. A lot of work for something that should be already on the market. Thanks for all the help!