The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Motor mount question??????????

I'm confused about what front motor mounts to use on a V8 in my 55 2nd 6100. The ones that are sold by the vendors and listed as V8 arethese 2 1/2" between washers. The 55 shop manual showsthese 1" between washersfor a V8 andthe 2 1/2" between washersfor a 6 cylinder. I have the taller ones in my truck herebut I have a firewall clearance problem with my valve covers. I tried the short mounts and they solve the valve cover problem but they don't line up with the motor brackets(no photo sorry). I'm thinking of modifying the brackets to 1 3/8" between washers. That would solve the valve cover problem and I think they will line up properly . Has anyone ever run into this before? Thanks!

that shop manual pic is misleading, note the offset jog in the middle of the pin where they "photochopped" it .... mounting the front that low would give problems with misalignment stresses on the rear mounts and the trans angle to the front U-joint

what's the V8 you're trying to install? do you have the correct engine brackets? are they in the right place?

the mounts from the vendors are correct and work fine in any 56-58 I've put them in with 283's and 350's, there will be a problem with clearance for an HEI, but the stock valve covers shouldn't be touching

Bill

Thanks squeeze, I should have mentioned I have the tall valve covers. My motor is a 350 with roller rockers and rocker girdles. I should be able to make some modification and make it work with the correct front mounts. I have a small HEI dist. that will work. What application are the short motor mounts used for? Just curious.Thanks again. SEE YA! Mark

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