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Hey Guys,
I am looking for advise and tips on measuring procedures for locating engine mounts for a small block chevy into a 1946 1/2 ton frame. For the fore-aft location, I was going to measure from the radiator to the mounts leaving space for the water pump, pully and fan/shroud. BUt for the vertical location on the frame, what am I looking for? Do I need to actually set the block in the frame first? Any advise would be greatlly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Steve

I'd hang it in the frame with an engine lift and make sure you have the heads, intake and the distributor in it to make sure it clears the firewall.Larry

Th engine should be mounted to the same angle as the differential. That will provide the vertical measurements. Probably around 3-4 degrees. If there is a stock 46' around you just measure the engine angine in it. This assumes you are using a stock rearend of course or unaltered diff angle.