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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 | i have the engine sitting on the forward motor mounts. the rear is on a couple of blocks about an inch thick. i don't have the rear mounts yet.
the engine in that position is about 10-15 degrees rear low. that seems a bit too much, and i doubt that the rear mounts when i get them in will change it much or even make it worse.
what should the attitude of the engine be if not level?
1963 c10
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 | Generally you level the carb. The motor is built to give a 4 deg down. (crank shaft/bell housing) This is to facilitate a good pinion angle. It's good to try and install like that. There can be situations where you can deviate.
There is a lot about what you are doing that we don't understand. So just a general answer can be made. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | Are you using the bellhousing with the rear mounts at about a 45 degree angle to the crossmember? Those mounts are pretty thick, which should establish the right angle for the crankshaft. The same cast iron bellhousing was used for both 6 cylinder and V8 truck engines in 63. The aluminum passenger car housing won't work without fabricating mounts for both the engine and transmission.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 | thanks guys.
yes the bell does have the 45 degree mounts.
it was in a 65 c10 when i got it.
the casting number is for a corvette.
thanks again.
rolf
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