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56 3100 · 10-26-2020, 08:32 PM

hey everyone dont hate on me too bad

. i followed the no limit video exactly and seems like my gaps behind engine is not the same on both sides and its off towards drivers side as far as it can go? frame clip on crooked even though i double checked measurements ? i didnt fully weld clip it up fully yet so i can pull it back apart. i have another full subframe should i do the underneath the frame method as there seems to be enough frame section to redeem myself.

**joedoh** · 10-26-2020, 08:48 PM

passenger valve cover on sbc v8s (and 4.3 v6) is further back, if you think about it you will see why, the opposing cylinders cant be in line without having a shared con rod.

nothing looks wrong to me based on the motor anyway.

56 3100 · 10-26-2020, 09:00 PM

hi joedoh, i was looking at other pics and posted this thread
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=813320
to get some pics . BBpanel and black sheep look like gaps are even? seen some more pics as well.a big setback for me as cab needs to go back to my body guy in about 4 weeks.

**joedoh** · 10-26-2020, 09:36 PM

nope. on a sbc (and really most V engines) the passenger valve cover is about an inch further back. here are two more pictures to show you, the first is the intake showing the passenger side is shifted back and the second is as close as I could get to a top down view as possible with a two minute google search. BBPanel and Black sheeps can easily be seen to have this same 1" difference once you adjust your eyes to the engine layout.

**mongocanfly** · 10-26-2020, 11:17 PM

Just like Russ said..nothing to worry about..both my LS swap are the same way..
Dont worry about how the engine sits..do your measuring under the frame in a X or triangulated fashion to determine if its square..
Find the center of the frame in the rear..then measure from that point to 2 identical spots on each front suspension..the same thing works to square a rear axle..
A plumb bob makes this easier to do and make your marks on the floor

56 3100 · 10-27-2020, 09:01 AM

thanks for repling mongo will measue it again and again.

10-26-2020, 08:32 PM	#1
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	camaro clip crooked? hey everyone dont hate on me too bad. i followed the no limit video exactly and seems like my gaps behind engine is not the same on both sides and its off towards drivers side as far as it can go? frame clip on crooked even though i double checked measurements ? i didnt fully weld clip it up fully yet so i can pull it back apart. i have another full subframe should i do the underneath the frame method as there seems to be enough frame section to redeem myself. Last edited by 56 3100; 10-26-2020 at 08:47 PM.

10-26-2020, 08:48 PM	#2
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: camaro clip crooked? passenger valve cover on sbc v8s (and 4.3 v6) is further back, if you think about it you will see why, the opposing cylinders cant be in line without having a shared con rod. nothing looks wrong to me based on the motor anyway. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

10-26-2020, 09:00 PM	#3
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: camaro clip crooked? hi joedoh, i was looking at other pics and posted this thread https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=813320 to get some pics . BBpanel and black sheep look like gaps are even? seen some more pics as well.a big setback for me as cab needs to go back to my body guy in about 4 weeks.

10-26-2020, 09:36 PM	#4
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: camaro clip crooked? nope. on a sbc (and really most V engines) the passenger valve cover is about an inch further back. here are two more pictures to show you, the first is the intake showing the passenger side is shifted back and the second is as close as I could get to a top down view as possible with a two minute google search. BBPanel and Black sheeps can easily be seen to have this same 1" difference once you adjust your eyes to the engine layout. Attached Images __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

10-26-2020, 11:17 PM	#5
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: camaro clip crooked? Just like Russ said..nothing to worry about..both my LS swap are the same way.. Dont worry about how the engine sits..do your measuring under the frame in a X or triangulated fashion to determine if its square.. Find the center of the frame in the rear..then measure from that point to 2 identical spots on each front suspension..the same thing works to square a rear axle.. A plumb bob makes this easier to do and make your marks on the floor Attached Images __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver Last edited by mongocanfly; 10-26-2020 at 11:26 PM.

10-27-2020, 09:01 AM	#6
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: camaro clip crooked? thanks for repling mongo will measue it again and again.



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