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| | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 226 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2007 Posts: 226 | Have any of you ordered original style V8 mounts to replace your 235 in a 55 - 59 Chevy 1/2 ton? If so, are the bottom holes in the engine bracket that goes on the front of the engine oval in shape? The ones that I received are slotted but I can't imagine why they would be. If that is normal, please let me know. If it isn't, please let me know where I can get some good ones. Thank you.
Larry | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | I've used them twice .... the holes weren't ovaled, but it shouldn't matter once bolted up, check it out - the ones from American Classic look correct, but I think mine were from Carter or a Canadian supplier Bill | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Ive used them twice also & it seems like they were round. Try the bushing in the hole. The raised part of the bushing should fit in the hole. It could be they are alowing for a little mis alignment.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 226 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2007 Posts: 226 | Just to clarify...the holes that I am talking about are the two bolt holes that are used to fasten the engine bracket to the front of the engine. On the brackets I bought, the bottom hole on each bracket has been drilled to make a slot instead of an round hole. Since the top hole is round, I guess it shouldn't matter, but I wanted to check before I accepted them.
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Larry | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | Larry - it may be that they modified the basic stamping used for the 235, which is quite similar but won't bolt to the 283 properly - assuming you have the engine, just hold the bracket up to the holes and see if the holes match and it puts the pegs at a slight 'spread eagle' - having a bit of adjustment never hurts!
Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 226 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2007 Posts: 226 | Thanks, Bill. I see what you are saying about adjustment. They do line up with the front holes in the block. I just wish they had drilled them the way the originals were since the whole front of the engine rests on those little bird legs. I guess I better not get too enthusiastic with the skinny pedal on the 327.
Larry | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 |  it'll be fine, they look wimpy, but seem to hold up well - just make sure over time that the rubber donuts don't deteriorate from oil film and that they stay tight Bill | | |
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