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03-24-2013, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Texas
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350 V8 fitment in 49 C3100
I,m currentlu placing a 350 in a 49 C3100 and it appears that if I give enough room to clear the distributor (Pertronix HEI) the radiator will not fit. I would rather use the thermal clutch but will use electric if I must. I guess I could cut the large firewall recess and make it deeper. I have seen so many 350's in these trucks and just wanted to get some help before I start cutting. Just for reference, my harmonic balancer is just above the old front engine mount holes and I have a long water pump. Any pictures would really help!
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03-24-2013, 10:16 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Shasta Lake, CA.
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Re: 350 V8 fitment in 49 C3100
You might want to use Speedway's High Rise water pump it will center the fan and may shorten the overall length of the engine.
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03-25-2013, 04:19 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Ocean Springs, MS
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Re: 350 V8 fitment in 49 C3100
There should be plenty of room for a radiator and distributor with a stock firewall, but not an clutch fan. I ran a straight fan for a while, but a lot of the blade is below the radiator. I ended up using an electric fan due to low speed cooling problems.
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