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engine mounting 4.3 vortec

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by kensdodge1, Jan 15, 2011.

  1. Jan 15, 2011
    kensdodge1

    kensdodge1 New Member

    cato ny 13033
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    so i got the engine sat in the chassis and it seems that the engine needs to go to the right a bit of center to line up with the scout rear axle and im not sure on the height in the chassis heres some oiks what do yall think
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  2. Jan 15, 2011
    m38willys

    m38willys Jeep Vice 2024 Sponsor

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    Hard to say from the pics. When I put the 225 in my flatty I hooked up the engine tranny t-case combo up and hung it in place complete. Then began measuring front and rear, side to side. It took a while to get everything where I wanted moving it and bumping it back and forth measuring each time until I had it where I wanted it.
     
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  3. Jan 15, 2011
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    Not sure which 'right' as some go from the front, others sitting in the seat.

    You would normally move the motor to the D Side - clearance for the front drive shaft. You can be a few degrees off laterally, but use the yokes as your targets. Don't forget to get a couple degrees tail down angle too on the motor.
     
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  4. Jan 15, 2011
    kensdodge1

    kensdodge1 New Member

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    yup as it sits right now im 4 degrees down on the tcase flange and as for movin to the rt thats from the drivers seat . thanks
     
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  5. Jan 16, 2011
    Daryl

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    Big ole jig saw puzzle. Nice to think about exhaust manifolds, steering shaft and power steering pump, brake master, fan and radiator alignment. Also air cleaner clearance. As well as driveline and shifter linkage angles. Without thinking about all the systems together, you will end up with rework.
     
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  6. Jan 18, 2011
    54cj3b

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    eng should be down about 2 in by front cross member looking at the crank pully
    with a 2 inch downward slop to rear , dist cap should have about 2 inch clearance from firewall
    and off set aprox 3 inches to the left to clear starter and drive shaft alignment

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    54cj3b, Jan 18, 2011
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