Engine wont fit
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From: St.Louis USA
Engine wont fit
How the heck do you fit a 7.3 diesel into a 67 F-250? Trying to mount the thing is giving me fits, but I think it will be cool if I can figure it out. Has anyone done this? I have it sitting so everything clears, exhaust, starter, etc. but I dont see a good way to nail it down. Any suggestions would be welcome, thanks!
John
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Engine wont fit
John, After measuring several ways, you still feel that it will work, I would pull the front clip and start the engine/tranny fit. That way you have more freedom to work, and with a bud you could keep check on the sheet metal fit. Have fun. 
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Engine wont fit
Get all of the mounting parts and hardware from the truck that the engine came from (or a similar truck). Including the mounts that bolt to the frame. Try to adapt them to your truck frame. It will probably take some cutting grinding and welding. I don't know if this will work or not but it's what I would try first. Sounds like a cool swap. Good luck!
Mike
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From: St.Louis USA
Engine wont fit
The main trouble I am having is the motor mounts from the diesel do not match the 67 whatsoever. If I could get some mounts that would bolt up to the 67, it would be no problem, but the drivers side mount is 5 inches from the crossmember and I'm having trouble trying to find a way to make a bracket to fit between the engine and frame without getting in the way of the steering box. Thanks for the suggestions,
John
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