The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-19-2004, 12:11 AM   #1
tomsC10R
Registered User
 
tomsC10R's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 281
Engine Mount/Tower Question

I need to get a new engine mount. One without a huge hole cut in it I've heard there's a number of different kind of mounts. Could someone tell me what specific kind I should be looking for. The truck has a 402 in it right now.

Thanks!!
Attached Images
 
__________________
Tom

1968 C10 LWB. 402 BB, Holley MPI, 700R4. 4wheel Hydroboost Disk Brakes.
tomsC10R is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-19-2004, 12:13 AM   #2
tomsC10R
Registered User
 
tomsC10R's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 281
Does anyone have one like this you don't need?
Attached Images
 
__________________
Tom

1968 C10 LWB. 402 BB, Holley MPI, 700R4. 4wheel Hydroboost Disk Brakes.
tomsC10R is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-19-2004, 12:44 AM   #3
Longhorn Man
its all about the +6 inches
 
Longhorn Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,690
I think that is a small block tower, and the hole was cut there for manifold clearance.
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't the stock 68 - 71 big block tower dip down right there for clearance?
Longhorn Man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-19-2004, 12:51 AM   #4
Classic Heartbeat
Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!!
 
Classic Heartbeat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512
Posts: 10,766
Longhorn Man, You are right. Those are small block towers and exhaust manifolds are the reason most people cut them.
tomsC10R, The big block towers are what you need. Wether or not you use the 68-71 or 72 style depends on what you can find. The 68-71 can still be purchased from GM, but require a 3 piece motor mount to go with them. It isn't a cheap way to go (about $400.00 with all new parts.) The 72 style is a lot less expencive, but has been discontinued and are harder to find. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com
__________________
On-line catolog
Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts
WEHEPP@comcast.net
Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502
Like Us on Facebook
No appointment necessary.
72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper
67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel
68 BB Chevy Short Bed
72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4
Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier.
Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys
Classic Heartbeat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-19-2004, 01:07 AM   #5
tomsC10R
Registered User
 
tomsC10R's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 281
Longhorn and Wes,
Thanks for the info. I guess I'm looking for two now

I've been told that I ask too many questions...

Why do the 67-71 engine towers need 3 piece engine mounts?
__________________
Tom

1968 C10 LWB. 402 BB, Holley MPI, 700R4. 4wheel Hydroboost Disk Brakes.
tomsC10R is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-19-2004, 01:31 AM   #6
Rod
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg
Posts: 4,369
Hey good pic showing where the frame stamping number is... see the 8J1**** its a 68 frame made in Janesville.
__________________
Senior active founding member.
70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd.
71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350
72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane
2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer
85 FXSB Harley Lowrider
72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd
"Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.
Rod is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:55 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com