Frame Side Engine Mounts

[Sik5chevy]

I'm clear as mud-.I'm down to the frame and plan on installing my 350 with a msd and a 700r4 in my 65 c10. I was just going to use the stock engine perches in the rear holes.. Am I good or does it have to be front cuz I pulled out a 6 cylinder mounted in rear holes. I don't have my cab here to check clearance, so I planning on following y'all's advice. Thanks

[padresag]

they should be in the rear holes. some move it forward and claim distr clearance for the reason. the sheet metal lip protruding down from the firewall does give a clearance problem sometimes with a 700r4. it may have to be modified for clearance with a low hump floor
ron

[Sik5chevy]

Thanks for the reply I appreciate it. I should have mocked it up before I sent the cab out

[Captainfab]

Yes the rear location is where a small block as well as 230/250 I6 should be. As Ron said, sometimes the lip where the firewall meets the floor can cause an issue with the 700R4's.

[Sik5chevy]

Thanks yall

[trailcarnage]

Hello, I am in the middle of replacing a 454/700r4 combo with a LT1/NP440. I am having issues finding the correct orientation for the z-bar. After reading through this, I am fairly confident that it is due to the placement of the engine. Can somebody here confirm that these are in fact V8 perches and simply in the I6 position? They appear to be symmetrically opposite geometry to each other.

[Captainfab]

Yes those do appear to be the '67-'72 small block engine mount brackets installed in the rear (I6) location.

[trailcarnage]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Yes those do appear to be the '67-'72 small block engine mount brackets installed in the rear (I6) location.

That would make sense. Its a shame that I just cut a hole in the floor for the shifter

It's all good though. It will make the linkage a whole lot less challenging.

[padresag]

Originally Posted by trailcarnage

Hello, I am in the middle of replacing a 454/700r4 combo with a LT1/NP440. I am having issues finding the correct orientation for the z-bar. After reading through this, I am fairly confident that it is due to the placement of the engine. Can somebody here confirm that these are in fact V8 perches and simply in the I6 position? They appear to be symmetrically opposite geometry to each other.

is your truck a 70 c10?
ron

[trailcarnage]

Originally Posted by padresag

is your truck a 70 c10?
ron

It sure is Ron.

[padresag]

Originally Posted by trailcarnage

It sure is Ron.

your in the 60-66 forum
ron

[trailcarnage]

Originally Posted by padresag

your in the 60-66 forum
ron

Got it. I found the post straight from Google so I hadn't considered that.

Is it safe to assume the 67-72 vintage is the same as 60-66 I should I start a post over there?