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Title: 350 Motor Install
Post by: JJSZABO on August 31, 2007, 08:48:09 am

Hi Folks  :)

It's been awhile since I last posted but been busy on the ole gal.  I am installing the crate 350 when I noticed that the motor sits at a slight angle (10 degrees from horizontal) - tilting toward the rear.  This is with the Th400 trans and driveshaft installed.  I was always told that the carburator needs to sit level.  I forgot to notice if it was like this when removed the original motor.  Do I need a higher trans mount to "lift" the rear of the motor to level it out or, leave it as it is? 

Any thoughts....

Thanks

Jeff

1986 C-10 short bed
Fleetside
350 crate motor (stock)
TH400 Trans

Title: Re: 350 Motor Install
Post by: Captkaos on August 31, 2007, 11:05:34 am

If you just pulled the motor out and put it back in and you are using the stock stuff, the angle is correct.  It should be more like 3-4 degrees though for the driveline.  The intake manifold is planed level for the angle of the motor being installed.

Title: Re: 350 Motor Install
Post by: JJSZABO on August 31, 2007, 12:34:41 pm

Thanks - That answers the question.

Removed the old 350 and installed the new crate 350 with edelbrock intake manifold (decided not to use stock intake) - no other changes.

Thanks again.

By the way,  almost finished with the cab sheet metal work - will post picture when finished.

Jeff

Title: Re: 350 Motor Install
Post by: dumbucket1 on September 01, 2007, 10:26:37 pm

Jeff please do post pics of your cab when your done I can't wait to see them.

Title: Re: 350 Motor Install
Post by: JJSZABO on September 02, 2007, 07:32:06 pm

go to http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=5661.0 to see the latest pictures

Thanks for looking

Jeff