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guysand gals,i want to install a292 in my 55 panal.so far I have been unable to find motor mounts.ist question would it be possible to used the mounts like the 216 that was in it before?there is four 3/8 threaded holes on the front.give me some ideas please.also the 292 is 3-4 inchs longer than the216.which means I will haved to cut a notch for the damper.would this weaken the front cross member? thanks again.

Check the motor mounts here. This is the style you need.



http://www.12bolt.com/250292_products/inline_engine_accessories

why not just use the side motor mounts on the 292 and brackets bolted to the frame rails. I did this on my 61 and it worked out nicely

I should have mention my panel is second series,the frame rail are about 16 inchs wider than a 66 or later years.have the stock brakets,do,nt work,,,,

292's bolt into anything that a small block will fit into, you should be able to use any of the small or big block conversion brackets. I really doubt anybody makes a bolt in kit, so you are just going to have make due.

Front mount will work as long as you you use side mounts on the transmission. You must three points of contact or it will just twist and lay over.

Cut the front crossmember to clear, then add a new one back under the motor to support the engine like its suppose to be. 2"x3" tubing is not that expensive and makes nice looking cross members.

Joe

Joe, Tom Langdon did. I have a set, but unfortunately he doesn't sell them anymore and says to check with CPP. But, I don't see them on their site. I think John will just have to create his own to fit from pieces/parts.