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Old 08-25-2013, 02:46 PM   #1
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Re: 72 c10 engine position

if it runs aand drives down the road i'd b happy with that// not worth the effort to change location and move it foward cause it will probally handle better the further back it sits/// if it is just the clearance for the distributor i'd talkto the firewall with my special delux BFH
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Old 08-25-2013, 03:37 PM   #2
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Haha great.. yes runs fine. I suppose I'll leave it and clean up the welds.. putting a 4 speed in it this week. Was just kinda freaked.. never seen one back that far...
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Old 08-25-2013, 03:40 PM   #3
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Can I remove this for more access.. leave it off? Cover it with sheet metal?
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Old 08-25-2013, 04:01 PM   #4
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Re: 72 c10 engine position

Not unless you don't like heat and defrost........... Or put in an aftermarket HVAC unit.
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Old 08-25-2013, 07:20 PM   #5
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Not unless you don't like heat and defrost........... Or put in an aftermarket HVAC unit.
So I can't remove the box and leave the plumbing and heater core connected? And still have heat?
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Old 08-25-2013, 07:52 PM   #6
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So I can't remove the box and leave the plumbing and heater core connected? And still have heat?
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No. As mentioned above, unless you don't want heat in winter you can remove all that stuff and put a plate that they sell to cover the hole. You would have to go with aftermarket stuff.

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Old 08-25-2013, 04:09 PM   #7
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Gotcha.. I'll search around for one. Again. Really appreciate it.. was kinda freaking about it being close.
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Old 08-25-2013, 05:02 PM   #8
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Re: 72 c10 engine position

I agree with the others when they say to leave it there (as long as everything is working fine). On the 67-72 4WDs, the engines sit way back similar to the way yours does.
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Old 08-25-2013, 05:55 PM   #9
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Mine has a 3 speed man in it now, switching to a 4 speed Monday.. so I should be fine right?
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Old 08-25-2013, 08:49 PM   #10
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gotcha... appreciate it!
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Old 08-26-2013, 08:38 PM   #11
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Re: 72 c10 engine position

UPDATE! Neighbor left new motor mounts on my porch as a gift and his brother that owns the shop is making a new cross member and installing my Muncie!!! Engine will be a ton easier to work on.. so blessed to have cool neighbors.
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