Actually, there is a simple solution to the V8 exhaust/steering issue on an AD truck. The exhaust manifold for a 265 Chevy has a front outlet that allows a small block V8 to be mounted on center, and does not require relocating the steering gear. Since people prefer the ram's horn exhaust manifolds, those 265 exhausts are dirt cheap at swap meets. If you don't like the generator mounting bosses on the driver's side manifold, the passenger's side will fit and put the outlet ahead of the steering box.
These are WAY overpriced- - - -just included them for the visual example.
www.ebay.com/itm/266983932793?Jerry
