292 in a '49 Chevy - calling 292ers

[focusedontheprize]

This weekend I am mocking up the motor and trans finally between the frame. Unfortunately I did not take measurements before removed the cab and front clip so I was hoping someone could help.

I am putting a 292 in my '49. It originally had a 216 in it (front mounted motor) and since I am putting a 292 in it, it will be a fresh start with mounting location. I know I have to move the radiator forward 1", but right now I do not know where the mounting location are for each of the mounts.

So what I am asking is if someone has a 292 in an AD truck, could you let me know what your mounting points are? Front cab mount to engine mounting point would be ideal for both sides.

Thank you.

[OrrieG]

Might try over at stovebolts.com, they are more six orientated. Also inliners.com is a great resource for rodding sixes and straight eights too.

[focusedontheprize]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Might try over at stovebolts.com, they are more six orientated. Also inliners.com is a great resource for rodding sixes and straight eights too.

Thanks OrrieG. I have been looking through Stovebolt all day. Unfortunately nothing has came up about dimensions or measurements.

[Jims 52]

Hey Focused,

I am also installing a 292, but in my 52 / s-10.

I am trying to figure out motor mounts now for my project....

I got the "FAST" F/I kit (for the Jeep motor) that I am going to put on it, along with a 700R4 connected to a S-10 Blazer rear end w/ 3.73 R&P... Should be FUN ride !!

It's tuff trying to think out of the box

Keep with it, you'll figure it out !

Jim

[mr48chev]

I've got one going into my 48 but I am going to use the cast iron V8 bellhousing that I have run for the past 23 years and bolt it to the stock crossmember that goes under the bellhousing. Then I will build the mounts to fit. The plan has been to use Flathead Ford style biscuit style mounts.

[tmoble]

What mr48 said. use the V-8 bell, the mounts on it will locate the engine.

[mknittle]

oops

[mr48chev]

If you cut that crossmember out to put in an automatic or run an aluminum bellhousing because you "didn't need the crossmember, I'd highly suggest boxing the frame at the minimum.

The next time you go to an event where there are several AD GM trucks take a good look at them directly from the side. Several that have been on the road for a length of time running an automatic or having had the crossmember cut out because the new bellhousing didn't clear will look like are slightly bent in the middle at the cowl because the cab is sagging due to the weight of the cab twisting the frame rails out by pushing down on the ends of the cab mount brackets. They sag until the bottom of the cab floor lays on the frame rails.

One thing I forgot and don't remember seeing is that the 292 mounts are offset on the engine so you can't build them straight across from each other on the frame unless you build a special offset bracket to mount on the block.

[focusedontheprize]

Thanks for the comments.

Yeah I had cut out that crossmember to get the NV3500 in it, but I will be putting in another one to replace it.

As for the mounts, I found my mounting holes. We created a cardboard template from the dimensions we took off the cab and put one together. Looks like it won't be a problem for the fit.

Next is putting together the mounts this week.