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Engine perch?
I have a 67 stepper that i removed a v6 from and installed a smallblock useing factory smallblock perches. Im not happy with the engine being so close to the fire wall, have any of you guys moved your engine forward useing factory perches?
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Re: Engine perch?
That's about where mine is, the PO swapped the 292 for a 350. It sits back in there a ways.
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Re: Engine perch?
if i move the perches forward there is no bottom hole??
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Re: Engine perch?
You probably have six cyl stands. The small block stands fit the front set of holes.
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Re: Engine perch?
So the the two top sets of holes use the same hole in the crossmember with use of a different perch?
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Re: Engine perch?
Maybe this will help you out. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=387684
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Re: Engine perch?
better pic of the perch
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Re: Engine perch?
I was just about to post a thread with same questions and a similar problem. My 68( on a 67 frame) had a 350 engine originally mounted in the rear holes. I replaced the entire front suspension with an 81, including cross frame and bolted on a 2004R trannie. The trannie would not fit under the body using the rear two holes so I now I am trying to use the front two holes. I had to drill the bottom holes for the engine perches on the crossframe. Now the engine mounts seem to be 1 inch too wide.
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Re: Engine perch?
Thanks thats a great thread!
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Re: Engine perch?
Looks like we need new perches
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Re: Engine perch?
I decided the only way to get this right is to make a "block simulator". To do this I first made an engine stand (the negative) and then made a brace that fits across it (the positive). I will use this brace to bolt to new engine mounts and the engine perches. This way I will be sure the engine will slip right in later.
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Re: Engine perch?
Northern 85, you have the I6 stands right now. If you want the engine to fit in the forward position you have to get the small block stands, they sit in the front set of holes. You do have the bottom hole in your crossmember, it is just to the left of your fuel pump blockoff plate. Don't forget that you will have to move your tranny crossmember and lengthen your driveline to get everything back in order. Good luck.
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Re: Engine perch?
Oh i forgot to mention if you need pics of the small block stands to see what they look like I have one that I could take a pic of.
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Re: Engine perch?
Thanks im looking in the parts board for a pair.
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