Anybody used S & P adapter plates for LM7 into a 63 Impala?
06-01-2013, 04:05 PM
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Anybody used S & P adapter plates for LM7 into a 63 Impala? I picked up a set of the Street and Performance adapter plates for my swap.
I mounted the plates to the engine block. Fit was perfect.
I mounted the stock engine mounts to the plates. I had to grind down the a hump on the mounts and they fit flush and everything lines up great.
I mounted the stock brackets on the frame. No issues since they are the original brackets.
Now when I move the engine into place the holes (pivot bolt) of the two mounts do not line up. The mounts mounted on the adapter plates are a good 1/2 inch off.
Has anybody successfully used these adapter plates with the stock motor mounts?
I mounted the plates to the engine block. Fit was perfect.
I mounted the stock engine mounts to the plates. I had to grind down the a hump on the mounts and they fit flush and everything lines up great.
I mounted the stock brackets on the frame. No issues since they are the original brackets.
Now when I move the engine into place the holes (pivot bolt) of the two mounts do not line up. The mounts mounted on the adapter plates are a good 1/2 inch off.
Has anybody successfully used these adapter plates with the stock motor mounts?
06-03-2013, 02:21 AM
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My buddy used them on a '59, should be the same. You have to use an F body pan since they're the thinnest at the front. Also, he shimmed the stands up off the frame a little to get things to line up and to give clearance for the oil pan on the crossmember. S&P says 1/16 inch is enough clearance, but I don't think so.
