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Can a small block chevy be moved forward in a 1964 k10, and how much?
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01-07-2017, 01:01 PM | #3 |
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just to get the distributor away from the firewall a little more.
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01-07-2017, 01:42 PM | #4 |
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this was talked about in a thread last night.
what trans are you going to use moving the engine forward in a 4 x 4 also shifts more weight over the frt axle an 1-1 1/2" isn't much but i all counts. I realize most 4 x 4s never leave the pavement, but you are going to use it 10% offroad which is quite a bit for a recreational driver. ron |
01-07-2017, 08:09 PM | #5 |
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My HEI distrubutor fit just fine on my k10. If you're really worried about room you could get something like this https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-850055 and you should have plenty of room.
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01-08-2017, 02:11 AM | #6 |
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Not sure on a K10 but on a couple different C10s (64-66) I've moved the engine forward for added clearance. On my 66 I moved the engine to the forward holes which are 3" forward. On another 64 drilled new holes 1" forward.
Yes there are several who will say this is not necessary so I'm not wanting to cause another debate over this, but I've found on 2 different trucks including my current 66 that the HEI large cap was literally touching one plugwire boot against the firewall. I've seen a couple others where there was a small gap, so not quite sure why some trucks have space and others don't. Lengthening (retube) my driveshaft wasn't a big deal for me, however I could see where on a 4x4 moving the engine might complicate things. JMHO
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old worn out cabmounts and things like that let things move a bit. maybe was in an accident at one time
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Perhaps on others but on my truck the frame, new mounts and cab were in perfect condition. Same for the 64 I helped out with except it was a frame off restoration that was in pristine condition. Everything else on these trucks aligned perfectly. If I were the only truck owner to experience this I might think it were just an anomaly, but I've seen quite a few others where people either drilled new holes, pounded an indent into the firewall (not recommended), or went with another style of distributor. I suppose it all depends how you want to solve for this if its an issue. Again, I don't want to make this another debate or hijack the thread, just offering my opinion and that moving forward is what was required for me to accomplish my goals of not having the cap rub the firewall.
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Jimal in your situation I would say go with a small cap style distributor that has the coil external instead of moving the engine to accommodate a large cap HEI. Unlike a 2wd C10 you would have the lengths of 2 shafts to change if you move.
Here is a kit from Summit and is half the price of a MSD kit. I'm sure there are others but this one came up doing a quick search. I would just avoid the ebay specials and go with something that is backed up by the seller. https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/sum-csum2751
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I'm going to try this one out and see:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191611380235...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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I am with Ken buy one you can get a module for easily. I would look at Pertronix. They have a good following and are available at all the local parts stores.
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Jimal - You don't approval from anyone. Like I said I'm trying the one I'm trying. I remember when Pertronix was just starting out and I got the same reaction from people of doom and gloom. Be cool, have fun and go for it.
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Jimal - Actually this thread belonged to jwalt2gfd who I originally replied to, and the thread soon took this other turn. You replied to my answer that was for jwalt2gfd and mentioned your cab and new bushings so I thought you were looking for the same advice. When I began conversing with you here I wasn't aware you had your feet in two different threads. My advice is out there whether it is of any use to your or not... though maybe it will help someone else who really is looking for some friendly advice.
FWIW, I have used the distributor you posted in the other thread, but it sounds like you have things figured out. Best of luck to you on your other thread and your distributor situation.
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