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I have a 54 chevy truck and would like replace current nonfunctioning engine with a 350. Can someone tell me where to find the engine mounts and what manual transmission/transmission mounts will work best? I understand I will need a new drive shaft and rear end but I will worry about that later.

Thanks for any and all help. Bob

Bob, it looks like these guys have your parts.

http://www.chevsofthe40s.com/browse/1954/Truck/026T.html

Gotta ask.....still got the 6 in your truck? Why the swap to a 350? No offense intended, just like the old I6 engines and wondered if you had thought about keeping the 6 banger. 350's are great....love mine in other vehicles, but not my old trucks.

Hank

If your leaving the stock steering look into exhaust manifold/header choices for it. The location of the steering box on a AD truck can make it a challenge.

Thank you. I will give them a look. I appreciate it. Bob

Good question. The original engine is long gone. Previous owner put in a 283 but engine mounts are crooked, does not align with fan, too much weight on tranny bell housing. Cylinders are scored...a real mess.
Am starting from scratch.

Thank you. Bob

here is an engine cross member

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-59-V-8-Crossmember/productinfo/79-405/

and here is an automatic trans cross member

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-59-Transmission-Crossmember/productinfo/79-505/


leonard

Thanks Don. Another thing to keep track of. I appreciate the heads up. Bob

Thank you for these. I do appreciate it. Bob

Had to ask....good luck with the 350.

Hank