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red71cheyenne · 10-27-2005, 09:52 PM

My favorite guy, the UPS man came today. Look what he dropped off:

red71cheyenne · 10-27-2005, 09:55 PM

Of course I had to put them on

67Fleet · 10-27-2005, 09:57 PM

looks good. Are you going to shave down those upper tabs? I have clearance problems with those if I try to bolt up some chrome valve covers.

Tx Firefighter · 10-27-2005, 09:58 PM

Looks like your engine mount frame stands are installed wrong. They should set on top of the frame rail, not underneath it.

red71cheyenne · 10-27-2005, 10:11 PM

Dude seriously?

It came to me in pieces, so I'm not sure. HELP!!!!

Bowtiefreak · 10-27-2005, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

Dude seriously?

It came to me in pieces, so I'm not sure. HELP!!!!

Yep,they are wrong. Unless these are something other than standard sm. block mounts. Shouldn't be hard to fix tho.

red71cheyenne · 10-27-2005, 10:37 PM

67fleet, thanks, no I'm going with the stock looking valve covers, so hopefully it won't interfere.

Tx Firefighter, the factory assembly manual shows them like that. Are you sure mine are wrong? Thanks, Jeff.

**N2TRUX** · 10-27-2005, 10:38 PM

Those look good. Just curious why you went with 2" rather than 2.5"?

red71cheyenne · 10-27-2005, 10:45 PM

N2TRUX, I didn't know there were different sizes of factory manifolds. I just ordered the size that fit. Will it make a big difference? Thanks, Jeff.

**Green Machine** · 10-27-2005, 10:49 PM

Lookin good !! Yep, my frame monts are on top of the frame too.

Tx Firefighter · 10-27-2005, 10:53 PM

Yes, the mounts should set atop the framerails. That way ,the rails support the mount and engine weight. The way you have them, the two 3/8 bolts are in tension and carrying the whole weight of the engine by hanging under the framerail.

If your bolts failed, the mounts would fall and allow the engine to drop. If they were atop the rails like they should be, you could basically remove the bolts and the engine would still be supported ( though it would move around side to side without the bolts installed)

red71cheyenne · 10-27-2005, 10:59 PM

Well, I'm glad you noticed them now, instead of me finding out down the road with broken bolts. Thanks, Jeff.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-28-2005, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Looks like your engine mount frame stands are installed wrong. They should set on top of the frame rail, not underneath it.

That is interesting as both my 69 K20 and my 70 K5 have the engine crossmember mounted like in the above picture.

Guardrail · 10-28-2005, 12:15 PM

Like this....

Johns70 · 10-28-2005, 12:21 PM

red71cheyenne those are right if thats in a four wheel drive and wrong if its a two wheel drive.

stllookn · 10-28-2005, 12:46 PM

That has to be a different style of mount. The standard 2wd small block mounts are impossible to mount under the upper frame rail without some significant modification.

Beat me to it...LOL! It should not be a problem...unless there is an alignment issue.

70rs/ss · 10-28-2005, 01:05 PM

I am guessing it is a 4X4 and yes it is correct. We should be careful about casting our opinion about without first getting the just of the situation. I just walked out and looked at my two 4X4's and the mounts are under the framerail. So if the truck if 4X4 then its correct if 2wd then it needs to be swapped

red71cheyenne · 10-28-2005, 01:45 PM

Ya, this is on the Blazer. Sorry, should have specified that when I was posting pics I guess. Thanks to all that looked and replied. Jeff.

10-27-2005, 09:52 PM	#1
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	What I did today...pics My favorite guy, the UPS man came today. Look what he dropped off: Last edited by red71cheyenne; 10-04-2007 at 08:37 PM.

10-27-2005, 09:55 PM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: What I did today...pics Of course I had to put them on Last edited by red71cheyenne; 10-04-2007 at 08:37 PM.

10-27-2005, 09:57 PM	#3
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: What I did today...pics looks good. Are you going to shave down those upper tabs? I have clearance problems with those if I try to bolt up some chrome valve covers. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

10-27-2005, 09:58 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What I did today...pics Looks like your engine mount frame stands are installed wrong. They should set on top of the frame rail, not underneath it. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-27-2005, 10:11 PM	#5
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: What I did today...pics Dude seriously? It came to me in pieces, so I'm not sure. HELP!!!! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-27-2005, 10:37 PM	#7
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: What I did today...pics 67fleet, thanks, no I'm going with the stock looking valve covers, so hopefully it won't interfere. Tx Firefighter, the factory assembly manual shows them like that. Are you sure mine are wrong? Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-27-2005, 10:38 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: What I did today...pics Those look good. Just curious why you went with 2" rather than 2.5"? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-27-2005, 10:45 PM	#9
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: What I did today...pics N2TRUX, I didn't know there were different sizes of factory manifolds. I just ordered the size that fit. Will it make a big difference? Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-27-2005, 10:49 PM	#10
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: What I did today...pics Lookin good !! Yep, my frame monts are on top of the frame too. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

10-27-2005, 10:53 PM	#11
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What I did today...pics Yes, the mounts should set atop the framerails. That way ,the rails support the mount and engine weight. The way you have them, the two 3/8 bolts are in tension and carrying the whole weight of the engine by hanging under the framerail. If your bolts failed, the mounts would fall and allow the engine to drop. If they were atop the rails like they should be, you could basically remove the bolts and the engine would still be supported ( though it would move around side to side without the bolts installed) __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-27-2005, 10:59 PM	#12
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: What I did today...pics Well, I'm glad you noticed them now, instead of me finding out down the road with broken bolts. Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-28-2005, 12:15 PM	#14
Guardrail And Don't Call Me Shirley Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cameron Park, CA Posts: 115	Re: What I did today...pics Like this.... Attached Images __________________ Rick Tucker 1969 C20/Custom Camper (the Green Machine)Sold 1970 GMC 4000 COE (future Ramp Truck) 1972 K10 Longbed (restoration begins June 2020)

10-28-2005, 12:21 PM	#15
Johns70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spring Creek, nevada. U.S.A. Posts: 456	Re: What I did today...pics red71cheyenne those are right if thats in a four wheel drive and wrong if its a two wheel drive. __________________ 69 chevy short wide box project 70 GMC jimmy project

10-28-2005, 12:46 PM	#16
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: What I did today...pics That has to be a different style of mount. The standard 2wd small block mounts are impossible to mount under the upper frame rail without some significant modification. Beat me to it...LOL! It should not be a problem...unless there is an alignment issue. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 10-28-2005 at 12:50 PM.

10-28-2005, 01:05 PM	#17
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: What I did today...pics I am guessing it is a 4X4 and yes it is correct. We should be careful about casting our opinion about without first getting the just of the situation. I just walked out and looked at my two 4X4's and the mounts are under the framerail. So if the truck if 4X4 then its correct if 2wd then it needs to be swapped



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10-28-2005, 01:45 PM	#18
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: What I did today...pics Ya, this is on the Blazer. Sorry, should have specified that when I was posting pics I guess. Thanks to all that looked and replied. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

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