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Old 04-26-2015, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark IV View Post
The SPF factory supplies shims to use under the engine mount pedestal. If you need some I will send some at no cost.

The "Galaxie" mounts are for the FE, not a 351 Windsor. Often the mounts used by some installers are soft and allow too much engine "rocking" to occur. I suggest the polyurethane mounts available to limit the engine movement.

You can measure the clearance from the air cleaner top to the hood/hood scoop to determine how much the engine can be raised. If the amount of shim is excessive you can use a "wedge" spacer to raise or lower the sidepipe in the body opening.
Hi Mark!

Thanks for the offer. I do live in Europe though, so shipping would cost you an arm and a leg.

Like I said, there are already 3 shims installed pn the pedestal, plus the flange spacer, which I find strange. I've only read about wedges, not about the flat flange spacers.

Would you have an explanation for this?
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