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#37381 12/26/2002 6:18 PM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 102 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 102 | I have my 53 1/2 ton down to the frame. I'm finishing MII front suspension right now. The next step is to install the 350 V8 and tranny(?). Is there a best way? What should I use as reference? Can and should I use the original tranny crossmember? Can I safely position the engine in the frame with the cab off or am I taking a big chance on firewall interference etc? I would appreciate any advice. Thanks. Ron
Ron Thompson
51 Chevy 1/2 ton
36 F@rd coupe
65 Riviera
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#37382 12/26/2002 6:27 PM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 | Ron I would think any where in the bed would be fine just make sure to secure it down go so it doesn't roll around and dent a box side!
Brian Moore
1949 3100 5 window Deluxe
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#37383 12/26/2002 6:33 PM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 102 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 102 | Thanks Brian,but......well, nevermind.
Ron Thompson
51 Chevy 1/2 ton
36 F@rd coupe
65 Riviera
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#37384 12/26/2002 6:55 PM | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 176 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 176 | ::::makes a mental note to keep a close eye on Brian::::
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#37385 12/26/2002 6:59 PM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 102 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 102 | He's an apprentice smartass, but it did make me laugh. You should spend some time with me in my shop.
Ron Thompson
51 Chevy 1/2 ton
36 F@rd coupe
65 Riviera
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#37386 12/26/2002 7:35 PM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 146 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 146 | I would put the cab back on the frame. I see so many V8 conversions with the same problem. Engine rubbing the body. Watch out for HEI and headers if you use them. I know its a lot of work but it will save a lot of pain later.
if it dosen't need fixed, break it
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#37387 12/26/2002 10:23 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 48 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 48 | Ron go to hotrodders.com and post this question you will get tons of good advice! On there bullitin board, I would recomend a V-8 crossmember from chevyduty.com make sure to lay a level on the manifod where the carb bolts on and get the engine tranny combo level via shimming the tranny X-member (also availible at chevyduty)
If you need a tool and don't buy it, you will find you have paid for it and don't have it.
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#37388 12/27/2002 7:52 AM | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 259 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 259 | To properly position the engine and transmission in the frame you want to have the cab on the frame, column bolted to the dash, rack and pinion bolted to the cross member, all the accessories "a/c, alternator, power steering", HEI Distributor, headers on the engine and the front sheet metal with the raditor you plan on running installed. It's best not to take any chances on clearances. The reason I say to have the column and rack installed is that way you can move the engine around slightly so the steering shaft from the column to the rack will clear the headers or exhaust manifolds with the least amount of u-joints. I usually have to install 3 borgeson u-joints with a Heim joint. When you think you just about have it where you want, don't forget to break out the fender well to firewall support rods to make sure they'll fit. You shouldn't require any cutting to install the V-8 in an AD.
Joe
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