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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-16-2005, 04:08 PM

The 292 L6 required its own unique [almost diagonal] crossmember in 4wd only. The C/series could use the regular frame rails. 292s have an off-center mount configuration -- GM moved the passenger-side motor mount forward, maybe to counteract the greater torque of the 292 (?) -- the fuel pump went to the center where the motor mount was on the 230/250s. The smaller L6s had symmetrical mounts. On the 2wd the more forward right hand mount can connect to the frame rails, on the 4wd, it needs a special crossmember.

12-16-2005, 04:08 PM	#13
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,628	Re: 6 Cylinder in a 4x4? The 292 L6 required its own unique [almost diagonal] crossmember in 4wd only. The C/series could use the regular frame rails. 292s have an off-center mount configuration -- GM moved the passenger-side motor mount forward, maybe to counteract the greater torque of the 292 (?) -- the fuel pump went to the center where the motor mount was on the 230/250s. The smaller L6s had symmetrical mounts. On the 2wd the more forward right hand mount can connect to the frame rails, on the 4wd, it needs a special crossmember. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.