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50mercfan · 02-05-2012, 10:03 PM

hello fellas, ive got a 72, 350/350 turbo. the engine came in the truck in this position. problem is i can't get a throttle cable that is short enough. i bought the long one not knowing there was any differance. i bought the short one today at the nashville swap. it's still too long. one vender told me that me engine was in the 4wd position another told me that the stands are in the 6cyl position. can someone shed some light? i'm going to move it forward i guess. do i need different engine stands? there are no holes on the cross member for the forward position. there are some higher on the frame though.

67c10rustbuket · 02-06-2012, 12:18 AM

The engine mount stands should be moved forward to the next hole, thats the way mine is with a 283 V8 originally. Im not sure about 4wd or 6cl mounting maybe check the glove box sticker? what engine did your truck originally have? I may have some pics showing where the stock V8 mounts go if you need.

**thelonerife** · 02-06-2012, 12:25 AM

They look like 6 cyl stands. I will take a pic of mine.

**thelonerife** · 02-06-2012, 12:31 AM

heres mine

67c10rustbuket · 02-06-2012, 12:50 AM

heres mine, just as thelonerife mine are in the front holes. I dont know about these trucks but I do know on many model GM used different stands for V8 or I6 so you might need to get some V8 mount stands. Note that the mount stand on the pass side is right next to that bulge in the frame unlike yours.

50mercfan · 02-06-2012, 10:17 AM

thanks guys, that will be some help. my spid said 350/350 turbo. i don't know why someone would move it. when i got it somebody had crimped electrical eyelets onto the throttle and kickdown cables which i thought was wierd.

**FirstOwner69** · 02-06-2012, 02:02 PM

If they are small block stands (I don't know what the 6 cylinder stands look like), they are in the wrong position as noted above. It also appears they may be mounted on the wrong sides. In other words, the right stand on the left side and left stand on the right side.

50mercfan · 02-06-2012, 04:12 PM

yea, firstowner, thought that too but wasnt sure

VWBeamer · 02-06-2012, 04:49 PM

Does your drive shaft fit? If you move the motor two inches forward, then it will be too short.

**too much stuff** · 02-06-2012, 08:50 PM

I can't quite tell on your stands which ones they are, but your engine is in the 6 cyl location. (4x4 location also) I think if you get a cable for a 4x4 it should work.

crazy longhorn · 02-06-2012, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

I can't quite tell on your stands which ones they are, but your engine is in the 6 cyl location. (4x4 location also) I think if you get a cable for a 4x4 it should work.

2nd that on the 4x4 cable....if you swap to V8 sb stands , you will move the eng 3 1/2" forward, & need driveline mods to boot

crazyL

**lawest** · 07-17-2013, 03:45 PM

I have a 69 K10 that originally came with a 6 cyl. in it. The PO swapped in a 283 V8 but it looks to me like the engine sits way far back. I am getting ready to swap to a 350/350 set up and was wondering if anyone knew of a site where all the optional engine stands and locations were described so I could figure out what I need?

02-05-2012, 10:03 PM	#1
50mercfan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: henderson ky Posts: 196	need help with engine mounts/stands hello fellas, ive got a 72, 350/350 turbo. the engine came in the truck in this position. problem is i can't get a throttle cable that is short enough. i bought the long one not knowing there was any differance. i bought the short one today at the nashville swap. it's still too long. one vender told me that me engine was in the 4wd position another told me that the stands are in the 6cyl position. can someone shed some light? i'm going to move it forward i guess. do i need different engine stands? there are no holes on the cross member for the forward position. there are some higher on the frame though. Attached Images

02-06-2012, 12:18 AM	#2
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: need help with engine mounts/stands The engine mount stands should be moved forward to the next hole, thats the way mine is with a 283 V8 originally. Im not sure about 4wd or 6cl mounting maybe check the glove box sticker? what engine did your truck originally have? I may have some pics showing where the stock V8 mounts go if you need. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

02-06-2012, 12:25 AM	#3
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: need help with engine mounts/stands They look like 6 cyl stands. I will take a pic of mine. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

02-06-2012, 12:31 AM	#4
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: need help with engine mounts/stands heres mine Attached Images __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

02-06-2012, 12:50 AM	#5
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: need help with engine mounts/stands heres mine, just as thelonerife mine are in the front holes. I dont know about these trucks but I do know on many model GM used different stands for V8 or I6 so you might need to get some V8 mount stands. Note that the mount stand on the pass side is right next to that bulge in the frame unlike yours. Attached Images __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

02-06-2012, 10:17 AM	#6
50mercfan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: henderson ky Posts: 196	Re: need help with engine mounts/stands thanks guys, that will be some help. my spid said 350/350 turbo. i don't know why someone would move it. when i got it somebody had crimped electrical eyelets onto the throttle and kickdown cables which i thought was wierd.

02-06-2012, 02:02 PM	#7
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,841	Re: need help with engine mounts/stands If they are small block stands (I don't know what the 6 cylinder stands look like), they are in the wrong position as noted above. It also appears they may be mounted on the wrong sides. In other words, the right stand on the left side and left stand on the right side.

02-06-2012, 04:12 PM	#8
50mercfan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: henderson ky Posts: 196	Re: need help with engine mounts/stands yea, firstowner, thought that too but wasnt sure

02-06-2012, 04:49 PM	#9
VWBeamer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 281	Re: need help with engine mounts/stands Does your drive shaft fit? If you move the motor two inches forward, then it will be too short.

02-06-2012, 08:50 PM	#10
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Re: need help with engine mounts/stands I can't quite tell on your stands which ones they are, but your engine is in the 6 cyl location. (4x4 location also) I think if you get a cable for a 4x4 it should work. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

07-17-2013, 03:45 PM	#12
lawest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 205	Re: need help with engine mounts/stands I have a 69 K10 that originally came with a 6 cyl. in it. The PO swapped in a 283 V8 but it looks to me like the engine sits way far back. I am getting ready to swap to a 350/350 set up and was wondering if anyone knew of a site where all the optional engine stands and locations were described so I could figure out what I need? __________________ 69 K10 SWB Project Dream '69 2011 K2500 Silverado Beat to fit, Paint to match Dream '69 Build Thread



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