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I'm installing a sbc 350 in my 59 4x4 and would like to know what has to be done for the conversion. I have the bellhousing and flywheel for the conversion already.
1- will a HEI dist fit without modifying the firewall?
2-what is the best way to mount the engine
3-what starter do I use
4-The motor came with a long water pump and all the pulleys. Can I use this setup or do I have to go to a short pump?
5-can I use the original radiator?
6-what do I have to do to make the gas pedal modifications?
7-what exhaust manifolds and y pipe would fit my truck?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

John Carson City,NV

The HEI is too close without bashing in the firewall. I use a stock window type dist. with a crane elec. conv. kit. I have used 2 diff. methods of mounting. 1. I used a repro. factory kit from Chevy-Duty that mounts up front. 2. Iused a crossmember kit available everywhere. It uses the side mounts. #1 looks authentic. #2 leaves the front open for factory P/S & A/C brackets & is ready if you wan,t to put in A.T.#1 has to be modified if you use a large damper. Use the starter to match the bell housing flywheel. I like the long water pump. It comes closer to the radiator. Chevy-Duty also has the v-8 throtle kit or you could use a pedal/cable system from a later model. The rams horn manifolds that come on many v-8s in the 50,s-60,s work great. Have dual built by the local muffler shop. Hope all this helps. The stock radiator works.