Should an I6 be level? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

buckaneer · 03-17-2008, 06:28 AM

Hi,
Just got my 700R4 and I6 together. I am mounting it in the truck but the engine is not level. The front of the engine is 1 inch higher than the back. Is this a big deal? How unlevel before it a problem?

Thanks
Buck

ol Curt · 03-17-2008, 07:17 AM

I think my 250 L6 sits that way. I'll double check tomorrow.

ol Curt · 03-17-2008, 07:04 PM

Buck,

While I didn't actually measure it, when laying a level on my valve cover of my 250, the front is all of 1-1/2" taller than the rear on stock mounts.

Bob

BigJackDaddy · 03-18-2008, 02:45 AM

I believe it's the carb that you want level (floats and all that...) not necessarily the engine.

baddawg65 · 03-18-2008, 05:10 AM

No they don't sit level. Only the intake manifold should be level.

buckaneer · 03-18-2008, 07:39 AM

I am so glad I'm lucky. The intake manifold is almost level. I can drop the trans about 1/2" and it should be good. Thanks for the help.

Buck

Tim64 · 03-18-2008, 04:08 PM

Hey Buck,
I'm going to be doing the same thing this Friday. Did you run into any problems, or concerns you could share with me before I start?
Thanks,
Tim

03-17-2008, 06:28 AM	#1
buckaneer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 24	Should an I6 be level? Hi, Just got my 700R4 and I6 together. I am mounting it in the truck but the engine is not level. The front of the engine is 1 inch higher than the back. Is this a big deal? How unlevel before it a problem? Thanks Buck

03-17-2008, 07:17 AM	#2
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Should an I6 be level? I think my 250 L6 sits that way. I'll double check tomorrow.

03-17-2008, 07:04 PM	#3
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Should an I6 be level? Buck, While I didn't actually measure it, when laying a level on my valve cover of my 250, the front is all of 1-1/2" taller than the rear on stock mounts. Bob

03-18-2008, 02:45 AM	#4
BigJackDaddy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 194	Re: Should an I6 be level? I believe it's the carb that you want level (floats and all that...) not necessarily the engine. __________________ ColoradoMelons.com

03-18-2008, 05:10 AM	#5
baddawg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wyoming Posts: 83	Re: Should an I6 be level? No they don't sit level. Only the intake manifold should be level. Attached Images __________________ l6 Performance Parts http://www.merchantamerica.com/chevy...ex.php?ba=home BOTHERS http://www.brotherstrucks.com/ LMC http://www.lmctruck.com/ Dash LEDs http://www.whitegauges.net/index.php

03-18-2008, 07:39 AM	#6
buckaneer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 24	Re: Should an I6 be level? I am so glad I'm lucky. The intake manifold is almost level. I can drop the trans about 1/2" and it should be good. Thanks for the help. Buck

03-18-2008, 04:08 PM	#7
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Should an I6 be level? Hey Buck, I'm going to be doing the same thing this Friday. Did you run into any problems, or concerns you could share with me before I start? Thanks, Tim



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