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Jan 27, 2012 | 08:08 PM

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Motor mount issue

So I took a spare block to see where it would sit with my mounts...

I have the $30 3/8" eBay plates and standard 350 mounts.

Issue is that when I bolted passenger side in the other can't set into place. The bolt hole in motor mount is up and out like 3/4".

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Jan 27, 2012 | 10:16 PM

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Are you talking about the long bolt that goes between the mount stand ? if so.. this is common.. you will need to shim the frame stands or the engine mount as needed. Another solution is to to move the Frame Stands and/or shim up if needed.

I movef my Frame stands by redrilling the holes in the Crossmember, i made the holes oblong in shape upwards about 1/4" to 3/8", then bolted down the frame stand again.

Just figure which way you need to move them.

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Jan 28, 2012 | 12:52 PM

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Are you talking about the long bolt that goes between the mount stand ? if so.. this is common.. you will need to shim the frame stands or the engine mount as needed. Another solution is to to move the Frame Stands and/or shim up if needed.

I movef my Frame stands by redrilling the holes in the Crossmember, i made the holes oblong in shape upwards about 1/4" to 3/8", then bolted down the frame stand again.

Just figure which way you need to move them.

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I'm thinking I will do same...just oblong the holes up for the frame stands. The mounts I have are the cheap Anchor brand and fit like crap. Had to grind a little, hammer, and force...

What mounts do you guys like? Energy Susp? Stock?

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Jan 28, 2012 | 05:15 PM

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2 swaps, both needed 1/4" spacers to reach the mount hole. I made aluminum between the adapter plate and motor mount.

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2 swaps, both needed 1/4" spacers to reach the mount hole. I made aluminum between the adapter plate and motor mount.

Gary did you have to move your frame stands any to get your motor to fit. Reason i ask is someone before me welded mine to the frame.

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I am using Energysuspension.. oblong the hole for the frame stand on both side, that way the engine will not shift over and still be centered.

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My 72 Olds had the chevelle frame mount holes drilled from the factory. I just bolted in the chevelle mounts.

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