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| | | | Joined: May 2008 Posts: 49 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2008 Posts: 49 | I have a 55 2nd that has a 350 engine. It currently has the chicken leg engine mounts in the front of the engine and the bellhousing mounts in the rear. I would like to remove the front mounts to be able to mount the alternator down low to give a cleaner engine compartment. Which of the replacement mounts would be the best? http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/chevy-truck-tubular-engine-mount-crossmember-v8-1947-1959.htmlhttp://www.speedwaymotors.com/Chevy-to-1955-1959-Chevy-Pickup-Motor-Mounts,8473.html What are the advantages and disadvantages of each. Also, can I keep the bellhousing mounts or should I remove them and switch to a transmission crossmember? Thanks in advance. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | I believe the type from Ecklers [which all the vendors carry, shop for price] will give you a stronger setup, adding a full cross member - also might be less interference with the e-brake mechanism .... and you don't need the trans cross member unless you go to an automatic
Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 | Chassis Engineering recommends a crossmember-style front engine mount for frames wider that 25 inches (link). Your TF frame is 34 inches wide. The crossmember style mount will help to avoid frame twisting. regards, Leon | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 328 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 328 | I used a tubular style mount to fit a 455 Buick in my panel truck.
I modified a tube mount that was for a 460 Ford in a F100 truck!
It allowed a nice low, set back & I was able to use the stock cast iron
exhaust manifolds, too.
As the others here have stated ... it adds a bit of additional stiffness to the frame; esp. when putting in one of these torque monsters.
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