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Money_pit · 06-21-2014, 01:41 AM

Hey everyone newbie here I just got finished installing the 73-87 engine stands in my 71 lwb. My problem is that now my trans is hitting cab floor. Also just replaced all the cab and core support bushings. Truck was originally equipped with 350 and a th350 I'm swapping in a fresh 327 and fresh th350. Just wanted the more modern clamshell mount now I'm debating going back to the original mounts any suggestions greatly appreciated sorry no sig yet

Xeen · 06-21-2014, 05:32 AM

Welcome to the board.
I am unfamiliar with the 73-87 engine stands so unfortunately I don't know if those change the resting height of the engine or not.
There are a bunch of guys on here that will know though so hopefully one of them stops by.

**GSFMECH** · 06-21-2014, 09:21 AM

They can be made to work but they do make the engine sit higher. A lot of guys use them for big block swaps but they do sit make the engine sit much higher than stock. There is nothing wrong with the original mounts, and everything will work right, including fan clearance on your shroud etc. Do you still have the original trans crossmember?

Money_pit · 06-21-2014, 11:52 AM

Yeah Im trying to use the original crossmember. There will have to be new holes drilled in frame in order to use that crossmember.
Also wondering if anyone has used the tubular engine stands? That's my next option. Again thanks for any suggestions

Xeen · 06-21-2014, 02:48 PM

Which tubular engine stands, the ones from CPP?
If so CPP has a new sheet metal version that is better because it's lower profile and allows more room for exhaust manifolds and headers.
Go to Ebay and check them out, here is a link.

With mounts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-66-68-6...item417bd53146

Without mounts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-66-68-6...item3cdb799fba

Money_pit · 06-21-2014, 03:10 PM

Thanks Brian I haven't seen those mounts but I'm pretty sure that's what I want they look really solid. Going to order a set will post a review upon arrival thanks again

Money_pit · 07-14-2014, 08:48 PM

Little update order placed to cpp for mounts. Hopefully I get them before the weekend let you guys know what happens

Xeen · 07-15-2014, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Money_pit

Little update order placed to cpp for mounts. Hopefully I get them before the weekend let you guys know what happens

The sheet metal engine stands are very nice you will really like them.

JointTech · 07-15-2014, 05:16 AM

nice friends. mine smoke all my stuff and leave a mess in my shop

They do lift heavy things from time to time though.

Money_pit · 07-19-2014, 10:41 PM

Well just got the cpp sheetmetal mounts installed.
They look really good. I'll try to get some pics up in the morning.

06-21-2014, 01:41 AM	#1
Money_pit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 131	Engine mount headaches Hey everyone newbie here I just got finished installing the 73-87 engine stands in my 71 lwb. My problem is that now my trans is hitting cab floor. Also just replaced all the cab and core support bushings. Truck was originally equipped with 350 and a th350 I'm swapping in a fresh 327 and fresh th350. Just wanted the more modern clamshell mount now I'm debating going back to the original mounts any suggestions greatly appreciated sorry no sig yet

06-21-2014, 05:32 AM	#2
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Engine mount headaches Welcome to the board. I am unfamiliar with the 73-87 engine stands so unfortunately I don't know if those change the resting height of the engine or not. There are a bunch of guys on here that will know though so hopefully one of them stops by. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

06-21-2014, 09:21 AM	#3
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 805	Re: Engine mount headaches They can be made to work but they do make the engine sit higher. A lot of guys use them for big block swaps but they do sit make the engine sit much higher than stock. There is nothing wrong with the original mounts, and everything will work right, including fan clearance on your shroud etc. Do you still have the original trans crossmember? __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

06-21-2014, 11:52 AM	#4
Money_pit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 131	Re: Engine mount headaches Yeah Im trying to use the original crossmember. There will have to be new holes drilled in frame in order to use that crossmember. Also wondering if anyone has used the tubular engine stands? That's my next option. Again thanks for any suggestions __________________ 71 C10 Finally took a leap and did the 5.3 4l80e swap. Running the Holley Terminator Xmax. Still working bugs out.

06-21-2014, 02:48 PM	#5
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Engine mount headaches Which tubular engine stands, the ones from CPP? If so CPP has a new sheet metal version that is better because it's lower profile and allows more room for exhaust manifolds and headers. Go to Ebay and check them out, here is a link. With mounts. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-66-68-6...item417bd53146 Without mounts. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-66-68-6...item3cdb799fba __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

06-21-2014, 03:10 PM	#6
Money_pit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 131	Re: Engine mount headaches Thanks Brian I haven't seen those mounts but I'm pretty sure that's what I want they look really solid. Going to order a set will post a review upon arrival thanks again __________________ 71 C10 Finally took a leap and did the 5.3 4l80e swap. Running the Holley Terminator Xmax. Still working bugs out.

07-14-2014, 08:48 PM	#7
Money_pit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 131	Re: Engine mount headaches Little update order placed to cpp for mounts. Hopefully I get them before the weekend let you guys know what happens __________________ 71 C10 Finally took a leap and did the 5.3 4l80e swap. Running the Holley Terminator Xmax. Still working bugs out.

07-15-2014, 05:16 AM	#9
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Engine mount headaches nice friends. mine smoke all my stuff and leave a mess in my shop They do lift heavy things from time to time though. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

07-19-2014, 10:41 PM	#10
Money_pit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 131	Re: Engine mount headaches Well just got the cpp sheetmetal mounts installed. They look really good. I'll try to get some pics up in the morning. __________________ 71 C10 Finally took a leap and did the 5.3 4l80e swap. Running the Holley Terminator Xmax. Still working bugs out.



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