To start, I'm swapping a '95 Caprice LT1 350 into my '74 FJ40. I've already fabbed up my engine mounts, bellhousing mounts (I didn't want to use the AA style rear crossmember on the the t-case housing), and frame mounts, and welded them just where "I" want 'em.
If you're not entirely familiar with the s-belt routing on this particular LT1,.. to make a long story short, the a/c pump, which I am determined to keep for onboard air is right in front of the p-side motor mount and comes pretty darn close to the frame rail. My engine placement took into account clearance for my saginaw steering shaft, and keeping everything as low as I can for COG.
My question is: How much clearance is necessary/safe to keep engine components (a/c pump pulley) from hitting fixed objects (frame rail). I figure right now I have about 3/8"-1/2", but that can be adjusted or shimmed to give me more. Just how much IS necessary??
Thanks
WILL
If you're not entirely familiar with the s-belt routing on this particular LT1,.. to make a long story short, the a/c pump, which I am determined to keep for onboard air is right in front of the p-side motor mount and comes pretty darn close to the frame rail. My engine placement took into account clearance for my saginaw steering shaft, and keeping everything as low as I can for COG.
My question is: How much clearance is necessary/safe to keep engine components (a/c pump pulley) from hitting fixed objects (frame rail). I figure right now I have about 3/8"-1/2", but that can be adjusted or shimmed to give me more. Just how much IS necessary??
Thanks
WILL