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Dan Bowles · 02-13-2010, 05:19 PM

We got the tape out. We went back about 2 1/4 but I WOULDN'T do that again. I think 1 3/4" is where I want to go but looking at room to fan, I'm going to see what stock does for me on the next one.

Not the greatest picture but you can see the bolt head at the 2" - 2 1/2" point. That is the stock hole and I've lined the smart end up with the center of the mount.

Dan Bowles · 02-13-2010, 07:07 PM

Engine position. Valve cover to firewall. TIGHT!

Dizzy to firewall.

Fan to radiator.

With my mounting system, I've got plenty of room. I'm looking at Jeff's system for the next one with an aluminum rad and electric fan to get more room.

southbounddee · 03-08-2010, 05:08 PM

the S-10 v-8 motor mount DID work for me just drilled new holes...

jeffs51chevy · 03-08-2010, 07:06 PM

I know pics can be deceiving, but it appears you have a ton of room behind the distributor. I've got 1 1/2 to the firewall, running a short water pump, and still I'm tight up front. I know I don't have near the clearance from firewall to rear of the passenger side cylinder head. Am I missing something? Some guys have it too easy.

Jeff

Dan Bowles · 03-09-2010, 09:02 AM

Southbounddee How's the rad clearance now that you've got the engine in there? How far back did you drill the new holes? I don't think I will go as far back on the next one but I'd like to see what is out there. Great idea on the S10 mounts with the redrill. If you don't need a mechanical pump, it is probably the fastest way to go!

99 to Life · 03-09-2010, 12:36 PM

off the subject. looking good though.

What are those valve covers? That is exactly what I am
looking for. Can you get em from Summit or Jegs?

thanks

southbounddee · 03-09-2010, 01:54 PM

99 to life,..i found the valve covers at the super chevy show swap meet ($40.00), there from the 60's or the 70's,good luck finding a pair i've only seen i pair besides mine...

southbounddee · 03-09-2010, 02:02 PM

jeffs51chevy,..i got 2 3/4'' from the firewall to the head and 4'' from the back firewall to the distributor...i really don't think we all have our cabs in the exact same spot, there's never a step by step instructions when building a hot rod,...it's all about our choice on what parts to use that makes it work in diffrent ways...

southbounddee · 03-09-2010, 02:35 PM

Dan,..well what i did was hold the passenger side mount up to the block and got as close to the fuel pump hole made sure i could still get a blank plate on it mark the first bolt hole,used the other mount to trace the bolt pattern and drilled a way, it seemed to move the motor back 1 1/2'' from the stock location.As for the clearance on the radiator i haven't put the front clipp back on yet, i will be using a short water pump,thin pulleys (one belt)i'm not using power steering ,my electric fan is slim and the radiator is thin ,i'll post more when i get that far...

jeffs51chevy · 03-09-2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southbounddee

jeffs51chevy,..i got 2 3/4'' from the firewall to the head and 4'' from the back firewall to the distributor...i really don't think we all have our cabs in the exact same spot, there's never a step by step instructions when building a hot rod,...it's all about our choice on what parts to use that makes it work in diffrent ways...

I totally agree. I hope I didn't come off like I know everything. I think you are doing some fine fab work and your truck rocks. I just have not seen any of these swaps with that much room behind the motor. You have mad skills. I know it will all work out. Keep the pics comming.\

Jeff

southbounddee · 03-09-2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffs51chevy

I totally agree. I hope I didn't come off like I know everything. I think you are doing some fine fab work and your truck rocks. I just have not seen any of these swaps with that much room behind the motor. You have mad skills. I know it will all work out. Keep the pics comming.\

Jeff

i just hope it's not too much room,and it works,the mounts came with the S-10 and i'm tring to use what i got,guess i need to put the front clipp back on and make sure before i put the tranny in and make a cross member?!. p.s. your shop is killer!

nickp51chevy · 03-09-2010, 05:35 PM

Dan Bowles · 03-09-2010, 09:15 PM

Group hug!

I'd SAY you are full of poo! But I think you are really not that far off!!

I'm at about 1 3/4" and have room with a short pump and PS pulleys. You are running a thinner set up and an electric fan so it could be just fine. You may also have your cab back a bit further than I do so you COULD shift it if you need to.

I had those mounts and sold them to a kid putting a V8 into his S10. We just put the block off plate on and ran with it. I struggled to get the motor in with the plate so the next one is going to be different and the way you did it IS different.

Keep going. I'm watching intently and the only poo is on my shoe!!

Dan Bowles · 03-09-2010, 09:16 PM

And I'm not certain but I THINK those are Cal Custom valve covers. You aren't going to find any at Autozone!

02-13-2010, 05:19 PM	#26
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: motor mount help/ S-10 swap We got the tape out. We went back about 2 1/4 but I WOULDN'T do that again. I think 1 3/4" is where I want to go but looking at room to fan, I'm going to see what stock does for me on the next one. Not the greatest picture but you can see the bolt head at the 2" - 2 1/2" point. That is the stock hole and I've lined the smart end up with the center of the mount. Last edited by Dan Bowles; 02-13-2010 at 06:55 PM.

02-13-2010, 07:07 PM	#27
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: motor mount help/ S-10 swap Engine position. Valve cover to firewall. TIGHT! Dizzy to firewall. Fan to radiator. With my mounting system, I've got plenty of room. I'm looking at Jeff's system for the next one with an aluminum rad and electric fan to get more room.

03-08-2010, 05:08 PM	#28
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: motor mount help/ S-10 swap the S-10 v-8 motor mount DID work for me just drilled new holes... Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385860

03-08-2010, 07:06 PM	#29
jeffs51chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: caldwell, idaho Posts: 132	Re: motor mount help/ S-10 swap I know pics can be deceiving, but it appears you have a ton of room behind the distributor. I've got 1 1/2 to the firewall, running a short water pump, and still I'm tight up front. I know I don't have near the clearance from firewall to rear of the passenger side cylinder head. Am I missing something? Some guys have it too easy. Jeff Last edited by jeffs51chevy; 03-08-2010 at 07:07 PM.

03-09-2010, 09:02 AM	#30
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: motor mount help/ S-10 swap Southbounddee How's the rad clearance now that you've got the engine in there? How far back did you drill the new holes? I don't think I will go as far back on the next one but I'd like to see what is out there. Great idea on the S10 mounts with the redrill. If you don't need a mechanical pump, it is probably the fastest way to go!

03-09-2010, 12:36 PM	#31
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: motor mount help/ S-10 swap off the subject. looking good though. What are those valve covers? That is exactly what I am looking for. Can you get em from Summit or Jegs? thanks __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

03-09-2010, 01:54 PM	#32
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: motor mount help/ S-10 swap 99 to life,..i found the valve covers at the super chevy show swap meet ($40.00), there from the 60's or the 70's,good luck finding a pair i've only seen i pair besides mine... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385860

03-09-2010, 02:02 PM	#33
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: motor mount help/ S-10 swap jeffs51chevy,..i got 2 3/4'' from the firewall to the head and 4'' from the back firewall to the distributor...i really don't think we all have our cabs in the exact same spot, there's never a step by step instructions when building a hot rod,...it's all about our choice on what parts to use that makes it work in diffrent ways... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385860 Last edited by southbounddee; 03-09-2010 at 02:48 PM.

03-09-2010, 02:35 PM	#34
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: motor mount help/ S-10 swap Dan,..well what i did was hold the passenger side mount up to the block and got as close to the fuel pump hole made sure i could still get a blank plate on it mark the first bolt hole,used the other mount to trace the bolt pattern and drilled a way, it seemed to move the motor back 1 1/2'' from the stock location.As for the clearance on the radiator i haven't put the front clipp back on yet, i will be using a short water pump,thin pulleys (one belt)i'm not using power steering ,my electric fan is slim and the radiator is thin ,i'll post more when i get that far... Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385860

03-09-2010, 05:35 PM	#37
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: motor mount help/ S-10 swap __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

03-09-2010, 09:15 PM	#38
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: motor mount help/ S-10 swap Group hug! I'd SAY you are full of poo! But I think you are really not that far off!! I'm at about 1 3/4" and have room with a short pump and PS pulleys. You are running a thinner set up and an electric fan so it could be just fine. You may also have your cab back a bit further than I do so you COULD shift it if you need to. I had those mounts and sold them to a kid putting a V8 into his S10. We just put the block off plate on and ran with it. I struggled to get the motor in with the plate so the next one is going to be different and the way you did it IS different. Keep going. I'm watching intently and the only poo is on my shoe!!

03-09-2010, 09:16 PM	#39
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: motor mount help/ S-10 swap And I'm not certain but I THINK those are Cal Custom valve covers. You aren't going to find any at Autozone!



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