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Old 08-25-2013, 03:37 PM   #26
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Re: 72 c10 engine position

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   #27
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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   #28
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Not unless you don't like heat and defrost........... Or put in an aftermarket HVAC unit.
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Old 08-25-2013, 04:09 PM   #29
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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   #30
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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, 05:22 PM   #31
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I just moved and don't have a set up garage yet. So taking to mechanic.. he's gonna fix that b.s weld... will it be okay to stay in the position its in?
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My 68 was originally an I6. Years ago, when it was changed to an 8, they used the rear two mounting holes which is the original location for a 6. An 8 will work (as far as location goes) in the rear holes. However, with that said, the original location for an 8 Was in the two forward holes on the frame.
As previously mentioned, it will matter which trans youre going to use. In my case, I switched from an auto to a car 4 speed and had to relocate the trans crossmember anyway--so I wasnt worried about where the crossmember was originally.
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Old 08-25-2013, 05:55 PM   #32
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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, 07:20 PM   #33
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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   #34
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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, 08:49 PM   #35
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gotcha... appreciate it!
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Old 08-26-2013, 08:38 PM   #36
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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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