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Old 06-22-2017, 10:27 AM   #1
codyon35s
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Correct engine mount location?

Can any of you fellas well versed on this tell me if my 283 is mounted in the factory/correct position? The engine mounts are bolted to the frame at the middle and rear (closest to firewall) holes. 68 suburban with a 283 bolted to a TH350. It gets a little warm if it sits idling for 10 minutes or so in this hot, Louisiana heat so I looked for a remedy. The fan sits about 3-4 inches from the shroud. Thought maybe I had the wrong shroud. After hunting for the right shroud that the fan would partially sit into I had several folks tell me I had the right one (29 1/2"x20"x5 3/4") for my setup. So I dug further. Got to wondering why the 283 in the burb sits back about 4 or 5 inches further than the 307 in my 68 GMC. Then I noticed the other set of holes in the frame. So, should it be bolted to the front and middle frame holes? I've attached a couple pictures and circled the mounting holes I'm talking about.
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Old 06-22-2017, 10:49 AM   #2
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Re: Correct engine mount location?

Yep, should be in the front holes for the V8, unless your Suburban is a 4x
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Old 06-22-2017, 11:12 AM   #3
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Yep, should be in the front holes for the V8, unless your Suburban is a 4x
I figured. It's a 2WD. I'll look into what it'll take to move everything up this evening after work. Maybe it won't take too much. Thanks for the feedback brother.
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Old 06-22-2017, 04:55 PM   #4
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Re: Correct engine mount location?

The fan should be half in and half out of the shroud. Like mine is :
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Old 06-22-2017, 05:20 PM   #5
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The fan should be half in and half out of the shroud. Like mine is :
Yeah, that's what I'm trying to accomplish. I think instead of moving everything forward and having to readjust everything that's hardlined and lengthening the drive shaft and all that other fun, I'll just buy a 4x4 shroud for now.
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