Help! What would be a better mount.

flipklos · #1 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 09:06 AM

I have a rebuilt 300 cid with some goodies on it. Id like to put it in my 64 F-100.
In 64 they used front and rear mounts so I need to get a crossmember to install it.
LMC offers a 302 mount and an FE mount for sale. LMC cant tell me annything so I need your help. Id like to use the FE mount as its a full crossmember. The 300 sould have more in commen with the FE than the 302. Im a welder by trade so will do fab if necsisary. Help My 292 sucks way too much gas.
If someones done this tell me every thing.

havi · #2 (**permalink**) 12-18-2007, 08:48 PM

Not sure, but I'd opt to buy the FE crossmember. Then try to mount it to the engine using the 300 motor mounts. From there, it's just a matter of locating it in the frame in such a way that the transmission is in its same spot, so that linkages and such won't be altered. It's a lot easier to deal with the radiator than the trans. But yes, the FE has more commonality with the 300, except for the bellhousing bolt pattern.