Where does it go?
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From: Lancaster SC ,
Where does it go?
Time for the engine swap. I'm gonna use the side engine mounts rather than the cradle type, just personal preference. Where or what measurements do I use to mount the new engine? How far from what? I need figures for both a small block and an FE block. Winter is here and it's time to change engines.
The Y Block is not holding oil pressure like I want and I'm afrais it will leave me on the side of the road again
Thanks guys
Bubba
The Y Block is not holding oil pressure like I want and I'm afrais it will leave me on the side of the road again
Thanks guys
Bubba
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Bubba,
What Andy said...and,
A lot depends on what engine, suspension, and steering you have as to exactly where you place the engine. I don't think anyone telling you how many inches from here to there is going to get it done. In general terms, get the entire truck level. Then, bolt the engine and tranny together and drop them in. Move the engine forward enough for the distributor and/or valve covers to clear the firewall, get the tranny up as high as you can without having to rework the whole floor, center it in the frame, block it up and then lower the engine to a point where it is level and centered and then build your motor mounts out to it. This is the method I'm using. Good luck!
What Andy said...and,
A lot depends on what engine, suspension, and steering you have as to exactly where you place the engine. I don't think anyone telling you how many inches from here to there is going to get it done. In general terms, get the entire truck level. Then, bolt the engine and tranny together and drop them in. Move the engine forward enough for the distributor and/or valve covers to clear the firewall, get the tranny up as high as you can without having to rework the whole floor, center it in the frame, block it up and then lower the engine to a point where it is level and centered and then build your motor mounts out to it. This is the method I'm using. Good luck!
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The angle of the engine compared to the pinion angle of the rear end is critical to minimize drive line vibration and maximize u-joint life. The center line of the engine or crankshaft should be parallel to the pinion with no more than 3 degrees offset.
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Yes, pinion angle is important, but if you get the engine centered and level, you can easily set the pinion angle to match the driveline angle when you install the rear end...and 3 degrees up is ideal. If the rear end is already mounted, hopefully you can get shims to set the angle instead of having to rotate the spring perches. So, you got it in yet? 
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