Headers and PS
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 15,882
Likes: 88
From: Durham NC
An 1/8" aluminum shield would work better as a heat shield. Don't attach it tightly to the box, leave air space and if you can shape it to scoop air from under the truck and in between all the better. Put a cooler in the return line where it can get air (Toyota put a cooler on this box if you happened to get it with the box).
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 494
Likes: 2
From: AZ
I'm going to guess that you've got the engine mounted with it centered in the chassis. Is there any reason that you can't cheat the engine over to the passenger side about an inch? Many, many factory installations are offset. It's a common thing.
Edit - Vern and I were thinking the same thing at the same time!
Edit - Vern and I were thinking the same thing at the same time!
add me to that...when I was going to put a 351c in mine I had planned for one inch offset for the same reason. It looks like you have the tubular mount like I had as well. If yours has not been welded up yet I would see if there is room to move it over. Just my 2 cents.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 15,882
Likes: 88
From: Durham NC
I agree! Even if you had to buy a new tubular mount to move it over it would still be cheaper than any alternative, and the Toy PS box works so well it would be a shame to go back to the stock manual box. You will need to move the tranny mount over the same amount, you want to keep the engine centerline parallel to the frame rails. As long as it remains parallel you can offset the engine as far to the passenger side as you have room. 2" offset is not uncommon, but 1" would give your box enough breathing room.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,522
Likes: 21
From: HUDSON, FL
I have a 51 f1 with a 302 & aod my manifolds are off of a lincoln 80's-90's
look in my album i think that these might be your answer,i dont know how to post pictures here so look in my album
look in my album i think that these might be your answer,i dont know how to post pictures here so look in my album
Lead Driver
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 8,813
Likes: 13
From: Littleton, New Hampshire
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
From: New Brockton Al.
I fixed the issue. I moved the eng. forward an 1" I cut the tube where my eng. mount bolt goes on the aft side and moved it forward. I forgot that I can move the rad. support to the six cylinder loction. I well send new pictures when I get it all done. Looks like I well have PS after all.
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,352
Likes: 1
From: Waleska, GA
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 15,882
Likes: 88
From: Durham NC
It would have as close as it was originally, but with an inch of clearance it should be fine. If it still tended to get hot then a simple inline cooler mounted in the airstream should take care of it.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
From: New Brockton Al.
I moved everthing forward with much more room. I well clean up the weld. The box is bolted all the way in and so is the eng and trans.
All so does any one know where I can get a new pittman arm nut and washer?
Beside's the dealer,
All so does any one know where I can get a new pittman arm nut and washer?
Beside's the dealer,
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hotrodbob51
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
7
Oct 3, 2010 02:40 PM
