OK, I got a lot done today on the V-8 swap in my pig but I also generated several questions along the way. To start with I'm using a Mark's Adapter along with a stock 4-speed. I installed a new flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate, and bolted up the Mark's and the bellhousing to postion and fab the mounts up. Well I discovered along the way that since I will be using the stock bellhousing and bellhousing mounts that the engine will end up being offset about 2 1/2" towards the driver's side. I didn't realize this until I put it all together. I also measured at the rear mounts to verify this. If you look at my pictures you will see on the picture of the driver's side that I have the bolt through where I intend on mounting the AA Motor Mount. Also running under this is my steering stem. Obviously the mount will be obstructing things so I intend on cutting it off near the middle to provide room for steering. On the passenger side I intend on mounting to the last hole. You can see a bolt there also.
What do you guys think of this? Also, you V-8 guys are your mounts (the metal mount part) flush with the top of the frame? As you can see of the picture of the whole engine, it is pointed upwards due to the hoist. How much should it be pointed upwards when I'm done? I looked at my 74 FJ40's engine and it is canted upward somewhat in the front.
Thanks!
What do you guys think of this? Also, you V-8 guys are your mounts (the metal mount part) flush with the top of the frame? As you can see of the picture of the whole engine, it is pointed upwards due to the hoist. How much should it be pointed upwards when I'm done? I looked at my 74 FJ40's engine and it is canted upward somewhat in the front.
Thanks!
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