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chevybill · 10-23-2005, 07:52 PM

Hey guys, I just spent the afternoon trying to use 6 cylinder engine towers to mount a 350 vortec motor in my 70 c 10 chassis. Once, I stopped and thought about what I was trying to do I just shook my head in shame.

I need suggestions for v 8 mounting engine towers, I have the old stye 3 bolt rubber pads already on the 350 (new old style mounts not the original dry rotted).

Do any of the vendors repop v 8 towers? Towers are the steel part that attaches to the rubber engine mounts and to the rails of the truck.

Any suggestions and part numbers appreciated.

billsbowtie · 10-23-2005, 07:56 PM

i have a pair of good used ones $35.00 shipped to you. bill

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-23-2005, 08:08 PM

So exactly how many hours did you spend trying this

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J/K with ya, I would have lost it trying to figure it out

Slammed66 · 10-23-2005, 08:10 PM

you should have still been able to bolt in the motor using the 6 cyl stand the motor will be Lower I think. unless they are from a 292.

chevybill · 10-23-2005, 08:18 PM

billsbowtie, pm sent

2 hours of lost time

if they can be made work please let me know

**tnblazerk5** · 10-23-2005, 08:32 PM

i got a 327 bolted to the 6 banger stands all it did was move the motor back
wait i cant remember what mounts are on the motor

i will look in the mornin

**pjmoreland** · 10-23-2005, 09:06 PM

What kind of transmission do you have?

chevybill · 10-23-2005, 09:11 PM

I have a late model 5 speed that was behind a 4.3 in a s-10.

i think that my shifter is going to be real close to my seat or I may possibly have to have buckets due to the shifer being on the back end of the tranny.

but what does that have to do with this thread?

TEXAS 68 · 10-23-2005, 09:20 PM

I used the 6 banger stands on mine also, 98 vortec and used 68 327 mounts on motor and a turbo 400 trans mount on the 4l60

shifty · 10-23-2005, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevybill

billsbowtie, pm sent

I can vouch for Bill. Top notch seller.

**pjmoreland** · 10-23-2005, 10:42 PM

The location of your engine stands is going to affect where your transmission crossmember needs to be mounted. The inline 6 stands mount farther back than the V8 stands. Considering that your shifter is so far back, it sounds like you would be better off moving the engine forward on V8 stands.

Brainchild · 10-23-2005, 10:53 PM

I thought the stands were the same,just the location was different.Am I wrong on this?

**pjmoreland** · 10-23-2005, 11:00 PM

The stands are different. The V8 stands have a curve to them when viewed from above, but the I6 stands are straight.

**special-K** · 10-23-2005, 11:06 PM

Yeah,they`re different.The V6 will sit lower on the I6 towers.It`s best to mount the V8 forward in it`s intended position.The fan and shroud will be correct and you`ll have more room for distributor,especially HEI.

chevybill · 10-24-2005, 08:20 AM

thanks for all the replies,

i have been trying to mount in the v 8 position so i could get the shifter as far forward as possible.

i may have to have a "c" shaped shifter formed to have a middle part of a seat or i may have to have 2 buckets only

looking like the shifter will be about nine inches back from the front cab mount.

64fleetside · 10-24-2005, 10:20 AM

Seems like there is 3 1/2-3/4" diff in the two positions if I recall, the six stands will not work in the front holes. Brian

10-23-2005, 07:52 PM	#1
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	this just in from the "i feel stupid" files Hey guys, I just spent the afternoon trying to use 6 cylinder engine towers to mount a 350 vortec motor in my 70 c 10 chassis. Once, I stopped and thought about what I was trying to do I just shook my head in shame. I need suggestions for v 8 mounting engine towers, I have the old stye 3 bolt rubber pads already on the 350 (new old style mounts not the original dry rotted). Do any of the vendors repop v 8 towers? Towers are the steel part that attaches to the rubber engine mounts and to the rails of the truck. Any suggestions and part numbers appreciated. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

10-23-2005, 07:56 PM	#2
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	Re: this just in from the "i feel stupid" files i have a pair of good used ones $35.00 shipped to you. bill

10-23-2005, 08:08 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: this just in from the "i feel stupid" files So exactly how many hours did you spend trying this . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J/K with ya, I would have lost it trying to figure it out __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-23-2005, 08:10 PM	#4
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: this just in from the "i feel stupid" files you should have still been able to bolt in the motor using the 6 cyl stand the motor will be Lower I think. unless they are from a 292. __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

10-23-2005, 08:18 PM	#5
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: this just in from the "i feel stupid" files billsbowtie, pm sent 2 hours of lost time if they can be made work please let me know __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

10-23-2005, 08:32 PM	#6
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: this just in from the "i feel stupid" files i got a 327 bolted to the 6 banger stands all it did was move the motor back wait i cant remember what mounts are on the motor i will look in the mornin

10-23-2005, 09:06 PM	#7
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,042	Re: this just in from the "i feel stupid" files What kind of transmission do you have?

10-23-2005, 09:11 PM	#8
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: this just in from the "i feel stupid" files I have a late model 5 speed that was behind a 4.3 in a s-10. i think that my shifter is going to be real close to my seat or I may possibly have to have buckets due to the shifer being on the back end of the tranny. but what does that have to do with this thread? __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

10-23-2005, 09:20 PM	#9
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	Re: this just in from the "i feel stupid" files I used the 6 banger stands on mine also, 98 vortec and used 68 327 mounts on motor and a turbo 400 trans mount on the 4l60 __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

10-23-2005, 10:42 PM	#11
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,042	Re: this just in from the "i feel stupid" files The location of your engine stands is going to affect where your transmission crossmember needs to be mounted. The inline 6 stands mount farther back than the V8 stands. Considering that your shifter is so far back, it sounds like you would be better off moving the engine forward on V8 stands.

10-23-2005, 10:53 PM	#12
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: this just in from the "i feel stupid" files I thought the stands were the same,just the location was different.Am I wrong on this? __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website Last edited by Brainchild; 10-23-2005 at 10:53 PM.

10-23-2005, 11:00 PM	#13
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,042	Re: this just in from the "i feel stupid" files The stands are different. The V8 stands have a curve to them when viewed from above, but the I6 stands are straight.

10-23-2005, 11:06 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: this just in from the "i feel stupid" files Yeah,they`re different.The V6 will sit lower on the I6 towers.It`s best to mount the V8 forward in it`s intended position.The fan and shroud will be correct and you`ll have more room for distributor,especially HEI. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-24-2005, 08:20 AM	#15
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: this just in from the "i feel stupid" files thanks for all the replies, i have been trying to mount in the v 8 position so i could get the shifter as far forward as possible. i may have to have a "c" shaped shifter formed to have a middle part of a seat or i may have to have 2 buckets only looking like the shifter will be about nine inches back from the front cab mount. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

10-24-2005, 10:20 AM	#16
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: this just in from the "i feel stupid" files Seems like there is 3 1/2-3/4" diff in the two positions if I recall, the six stands will not work in the front holes. Brian



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