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| | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,094 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,094 | You need to support the engine and transmission. The original mounts won't support it properly.
The 261 should have engine mount bosses on the side of the block like later model 230/250 engines have. You need an aftermarket crossmember for the engine and then a crossmember for the rear of the transmission.
Tommy
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261 short stepside
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