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| | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 27 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 27 | I am put a 350 in a gmc 1/2. I am using a after-
market cossmeber. also using turbo 400 trans.
with a aftermarket trans mount. what is the best
way to get the motor in and make sure everthing
is square and in the right place. should motor
and trans go in together? has you can tell I am
new at this but confudent. that I can do it. I do
know the crossmember need to be cut to fit inside
fram rails. also using stock stearing and front
axle. any help or suggestions would be so great. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | 48 speed shop,
Putting the engine and transmission in together worked best for me. The LONG assemble gave me a better chance to line everything up properly.
The transmission output shaft is a good measuring point to get the rear of the combo centered in the frame.
I did this without a front wrap on, which made it much easier. Your transmission needs to clear the cab floor and your distributor needs to clear the firewall, these are critical areas.
Wise use of a floor jack, a level and a tape measure will insure success...measure at least 5 times before you weld, tack, or bolt anything up.
Good luck and stay confident.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 | Pay some attention to exhaust manifold or header clearance with the steering box. You may gain something by having the engine shifted somewhat to the right of center and will probably have to move the steering box to the left. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 27 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 27 | thanks atomarc and baldy for your help! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,251 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,251 | Chassis Engineering makes a trans crossmember that bolts in and has the proper drop. Great for automatically lining things up. | | |
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