It is untouched. I'm planning on using the short BB water pump like is on my Corvette and electric fans but I have a feeling that it's gonna be a tight fit. I need to get a bare block with heads and mock it up before I do the motor mounts. I just need to make sure it's not mounted too low.
Just bought a new Millermatic 211, it has great reviews and allegedly even a beginner like me can make some pretty welds. Can't wait to get started.
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Originally Posted by Stepside Jim
Yes, the clearance between the firewall and valve covers was very important, also important to me was not altering the firewall. I simply hate messing with interior work, well, mainly stuff having to do with fabrics, this includes messing with carpet, so I know if I changed the firewall in any way I may have to mess with the carpet. This way I ordered the carpet, and it fit.
Of course, not messing with the firewall meant the engine did have to sit forward slightly. I went with the dual electric fan set-up, this allowed the water pump hub to fit between the two electric motors of the fan set-up.
My only issue was finding the right set of front springs to support the front of the truck, it took a couple of springs but by using the Moog spring specification online catalog I found a set that is keeping the truck right where I want it to be.
On the other hand, no matter where the engine was located the correct springs was going to be a challenge.
Hope this helps, with the 427 you'll be right in the thick of it soon. When your frame was done, was it kept original or was it altered for a different front suspension?
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06-17-2015, 06:15 PM
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