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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-02-2005, 09:11 PM

I am installing some headders tonight and they are crashing into the motor mounts should I just cut the mount to clear???? I f you have ran into this problem what did you do to claerance it??? btw its a 454 on 350 stands 2wd 1/2ton

chevy_fatman · 12-02-2005, 09:28 PM

What headers did you use? I wouldn't cut any motor mounts, especially being a BB, lots of torque there.

**clay68c10** · 12-02-2005, 09:40 PM

The BB stands have an extra bend to clear the original manifolds. Maybe the SB stands are too tall? I had Hooker comps on my old 396 and they cleared the BB stands by about 1/2" in that bent area.

qksilver · 12-02-2005, 09:40 PM

My bb mounts have a clearance curve right under where the mounts fit. Small block mounts don't....
i am not sure what company has them but there are tubular aftermarket mounts that are around 120 with mounts and they are suposed to clear just about anything.
Steve

chuck1960 · 12-02-2005, 09:48 PM

we put a 454 in a 70 model with sb stands and the hedders hit the stands. had to change to bb stands and then everything fit ok

ratrod67 · 12-02-2005, 09:57 PM

Yep, you need BBC stands. I tried it on sbc stands and it didn't clear either. I went through 3 sets of headers even with the right BBC stands before I found a set that didn't hit either the frame, oilpan or motor mounts. 3rd set was the charm.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-02-2005, 09:59 PM

Here are a few pics...... Can anybody tell me what year these motor mounts are for?? Btw they are headman headders..

71Dragtruck · 12-02-2005, 10:34 PM

What they said, mine didn't work either had to get BB stands, the ones that you have off look like the ones you need, with the dip in them.

**kwmech** · 12-02-2005, 10:39 PM

When you install the correct stands the engine will be pushed back 1''. If you don't want to do that you will be drilling

71Dragtruck · 12-02-2005, 10:41 PM

I just had to notch the big hole a bit for mine, then used big thick washers from balancer bolts, you can also make some out of thick flat iron.

ratrod67 · 12-02-2005, 10:57 PM

Those your holding look like 68-71 mounts. The 72 mounts look like this:

Longhorn Man · 12-02-2005, 11:09 PM

the stand you were holding is the 68 - 71, the ones mounted are small block and then there's the 72 style ratrod posted.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-02-2005, 11:24 PM

68-71 Those Are The Ones That Have The Rubber Part That Is Hard To Find Correct????

ratrod67 · 12-02-2005, 11:29 PM

Check this FAQ thread out. Lots of good info.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=122645

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-02-2005, 11:51 PM

Thanks rat rod it looks like I have all the parts to make it work just need the harmonic ballancer washers.. Thanks guys..

12-02-2005, 09:11 PM	#1
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Did you have to cut????? I am installing some headders tonight and they are crashing into the motor mounts should I just cut the mount to clear???? I f you have ran into this problem what did you do to claerance it??? btw its a 454 on 350 stands 2wd 1/2ton __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. Last edited by FRENCHBLUE72; 12-02-2005 at 09:12 PM.

12-02-2005, 09:28 PM	#2
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: Did you have to cut????? What headers did you use? I wouldn't cut any motor mounts, especially being a BB, lots of torque there. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

12-02-2005, 09:40 PM	#3
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,954	Re: Did you have to cut????? The BB stands have an extra bend to clear the original manifolds. Maybe the SB stands are too tall? I had Hooker comps on my old 396 and they cleared the BB stands by about 1/2" in that bent area. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

12-02-2005, 09:40 PM	#4
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Did you have to cut????? My bb mounts have a clearance curve right under where the mounts fit. Small block mounts don't.... i am not sure what company has them but there are tubular aftermarket mounts that are around 120 with mounts and they are suposed to clear just about anything. Steve

12-02-2005, 09:48 PM	#5
chuck1960 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: cleveland, tn. Posts: 71	Re: Did you have to cut????? we put a 454 in a 70 model with sb stands and the hedders hit the stands. had to change to bb stands and then everything fit ok

12-02-2005, 09:57 PM	#6
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Did you have to cut????? Yep, you need BBC stands. I tried it on sbc stands and it didn't clear either. I went through 3 sets of headers even with the right BBC stands before I found a set that didn't hit either the frame, oilpan or motor mounts. 3rd set was the charm. Last edited by ratrod67; 12-02-2005 at 10:03 PM.

12-02-2005, 09:59 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Did you have to cut????? Here are a few pics...... Can anybody tell me what year these motor mounts are for?? Btw they are headman headders.. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-02-2005, 10:34 PM	#8
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: Did you have to cut????? What they said, mine didn't work either had to get BB stands, the ones that you have off look like the ones you need, with the dip in them. __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs Last edited by 71Dragtruck; 12-02-2005 at 10:36 PM.

12-02-2005, 10:39 PM	#9
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,553	Re: Did you have to cut????? When you install the correct stands the engine will be pushed back 1''. If you don't want to do that you will be drilling

12-02-2005, 10:41 PM	#10
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: Did you have to cut????? I just had to notch the big hole a bit for mine, then used big thick washers from balancer bolts, you can also make some out of thick flat iron. __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs

12-02-2005, 10:57 PM	#11
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Did you have to cut????? Those your holding look like 68-71 mounts. The 72 mounts look like this: Attached Images

12-02-2005, 11:09 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Did you have to cut????? the stand you were holding is the 68 - 71, the ones mounted are small block and then there's the 72 style ratrod posted.

12-02-2005, 11:24 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Did you have to cut????? 68-71 Those Are The Ones That Have The Rubber Part That Is Hard To Find Correct???? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-02-2005, 11:29 PM	#14
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Did you have to cut????? Check this FAQ thread out. Lots of good info. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=122645

12-02-2005, 11:51 PM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Did you have to cut????? Thanks rat rod it looks like I have all the parts to make it work just need the harmonic ballancer washers.. Thanks guys.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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