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huero · 10-03-2010, 07:00 PM

Almost at the point of dropping the engine in and like a knuckle head, I forgot to take pics of the engine stands.
Question #1
Are the stands displayed in there correct position for a 350 engine 350 trans in a 69 swb truck? These are v8 stands. The truck originally had a inline six with 3 speed manual. I may run a HEI so I like the fact of having space between the firewall and distributor but, if I can avoid having the driveshaft shortened or lengthened I can run a points type distributor. Anyone have any experience with this?

Question #2
Is the trans crossmember installed correctly as well?

And for extra credit, this is not important but has me curious what in the world is this thing plumbed in front of the prop valve?

Thanks, huero.

**Captainfab** · 10-03-2010, 11:29 PM

Those small block motor mount stands are in the correct location. As for the trans mount, I don't know, but it looks like it's aftermarket to me. Which trans are you going with now?

raycow · 10-04-2010, 01:11 AM

If you want to use a 3 speed manual driveshaft, and your TH350 is the "short" version (about 27"-28" from bellhousing face to rear seal), mount the engine brackets in the rear set of holes. However, I can tell you for certain that the crossmember in your pic never came stock with a 69 manual transmission.

What engine/transmission/driveshaft was in the truck when you got it?

Ray

huero · 10-04-2010, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Those small block motor mount stands are in the correct location. As for the trans mount, I don't know, but it looks like it's aftermarket to me. Which trans are you going with now?

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10-04-2010, 01:11 AM	#3
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Couple of questions If you want to use a 3 speed manual driveshaft, and your TH350 is the "short" version (about 27"-28" from bellhousing face to rear seal), mount the engine brackets in the rear set of holes. However, I can tell you for certain that the crossmember in your pic never came stock with a 69 manual transmission. What engine/transmission/driveshaft was in the truck when you got it? Ray

10-03-2010, 07:00 PM	#1
huero 1969 Short, Fleet, and Beat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach, Ca. Posts: 867	Couple of questions Almost at the point of dropping the engine in and like a knuckle head, I forgot to take pics of the engine stands. Question #1 Are the stands displayed in there correct position for a 350 engine 350 trans in a 69 swb truck? These are v8 stands. The truck originally had a inline six with 3 speed manual. I may run a HEI so I like the fact of having space between the firewall and distributor but, if I can avoid having the driveshaft shortened or lengthened I can run a points type distributor. Anyone have any experience with this? Question #2 Is the trans crossmember installed correctly as well? And for extra credit, this is not important but has me curious what in the world is this thing plumbed in front of the prop valve? Thanks, huero. Last edited by huero; 10-03-2010 at 07:05 PM.

10-03-2010, 11:29 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Couple of questions Those small block motor mount stands are in the correct location. As for the trans mount, I don't know, but it looks like it's aftermarket to me. Which trans are you going with now? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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