firewall hei dizzy recess

[LostMy65]

Sorry for the blurry pics.
It's in but tight.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

The Manual Trans won't just easily slide forward like the auto tranny.
We would have to move the crossmember that supports the bellhousing.
And then there's also the clutch linkage.

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Right now I'm just trying to get back up and running.
Maybe this summer, when I plan on lifting the cab off to do some underside work, maybe then I'll modify the bellhousing support and clutch linkage so as to move my perches forward to the other two holes:
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Thank you everyone for the help.

[BarnFind]

Originally Posted by blackmopar

heres a stupid question - why cant you just relocate the 63-66 perches to the forward frame holes and redrill bolt holes in the crossmember?

other than modifying my exhaust hangers, I dont see what else would be required to do to move forward with an auto (not using oe shift linkage)

There are a few mods to make this work. Like I said before, its not a bolt in and go. First off the throttle linkage will need to be lengthened, poss. different spacers on fan, exhaust for sure, and lets not forget the driveshaft. The holes in the crossmember are the easy part, they are already there. Sean

[Captainfab]

One problem with moving the bellhousing crossmember forward, is that it will raise the crossmember as it comes forward. This is due to the upward angle of the frame in that area. This will change the angle of the engine, which in turn changes the angle of the trans output. This can cause driveshaft vibrations unless the pinion angle is adjusted accordingly.

Also I don't recall there being another set of holes in the frame to mount the bellhousing crossmember farther forward. That may be the case on the '67-'72 frames, but not on the '63-'66 frames.

[1restorick]

I would just use a small cap style HEI like the MSD Pro Billet. These units are pricey, but so is moving the engine and transmission forward. Take a look:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-8360/

Another easy option is to just buy a MSD Ignition Box and install it with your original points distributor. These boxes turn your points into a low voltage switch for the box and allow for a strong series of sparks. I am using a 1969 points distributor with a MSD 6AL box in my truck and I have not touched the points since 1990 when I assembled the current engine. As you can tell, I am a big fan of MSD products. Here's an example of the 6A ignition box also:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-6200/

Good luck with your truck.

Sincerely,
Rick

[fryer1979]

Great info in here as always, bookmarking for reference later. Thanks fellas.

[777ralph]

Hey BugeyeV8 - what's this small HEI you mentioned? Never heard of a stock one. Still coil-in-cap? What's it come in?
Ralph

[Bugeyev8]

Originally Posted by 777ralph

Hey BugeyeV8 - what's this small HEI you mentioned? Never heard of a stock one. Still coil-in-cap? What's it come in?
Ralph

I think its in the later Carb Camaros and Caprice, its a seperate coil

[Rich 5150 69]

http://www.dragtimes.com/parts/SBC-B...408432097.html

Try this, also msd

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by rich 5150 69

http://www.dragtimes.com/parts/sbc-b...408432097.html

try this, also msd

$39 ?

[Rich 5150 69]

Or dare to be differant convert an old chevy stock dizzy, just have the old lobes milled down. and place the module underneath the dizzy...
http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/wgmumaw/...Conversion.htm

[Captainfab]

That's interesting.....I didn't know you could run a MSD box with a points distributor.

Originally Posted by 1restorick

I would just use a small cap style HEI like the MSD Pro Billet. These units are pricey, but so is moving the engine and transmission forward. Take a look:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-8360/

Another easy option is to just buy a MSD Ignition Box and install it with your original points distributor. These boxes turn your points into a low voltage switch for the box and allow for a strong series of sparks. I am using a 1969 points distributor with a MSD 6AL box in my truck and I have not touched the points since 1990 when I assembled the current engine. As you can tell, I am a big fan of MSD products. Here's an example of the 6A ignition box also:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-6200/

Good luck with your truck.

Sincerely,
Rick

[Chevy Fleetside]

I just set the engine in my truck so I could run wires and such around the engine. I do not have my tranny mount in yet and the dist is about 1/4" from the firewall. I will gain more clearance when I put a mount in and this is with a BBC. I am using the Mallory HEI dist.