429cid w/4-spd toploader & lakewood bellhousing

dieselmechanic · #1 (**permalink**) 05-23-2010, 09:48 AM

Having problems installing motor mounts. after mesuring back 22-1/2" from 2x2 crossmember on center of the headers the frame mounts will not square up between the top an bottom of the frame rails. when I do square them the motor and tranny are at to steep of an angle, the tranny tailshaft housing is well below the tranny crossmember. I believe the engine frame mounting plates (that has the 4-holes) are at the wrong angle.any body have this kind of issue? tommorrow I plan to see joe about this. any help would be appreciated! frustrating

eddytheb · #2 (**permalink**) 05-23-2010, 06:08 PM

sent you a message

Sam Bozzette · #3 (**permalink**) 05-25-2010, 06:50 AM

I also have a BB Ford and manual trans. and I Had issues with the supplied frame mounts. I used clamps to test the positioning of the mock up block and trans. I had to pull them quite a way to meet the frame. When I removed the bolts from the from the stock Ford rubber mounts on the mock-up block the frame mounts were to far away and the engine dropped about 1/2" to 3/4" lower than the bolt holes. I attempted to shim them from the frame, but didnt like the outcome and with the suggested position I also felt the oil pan was to low to the ground. My solution was to make my own frame mounts and position the engine where I wanted it. The only major drawback to this was that I had to position the body to ensure clearance before welding the mounts into place, but to be honest what ever mounts you use it wouldent be a bad idea to test fit the body with the engine in place and the headers on. Take a look at my build pictures.

Hope this helps, Sam

eddytheb · #4 (**permalink**) 05-25-2010, 07:55 AM

I am working on one with a 429 in it right now your more than welcome to stop out and see how its done LOL

www.eddytheb.com

dieselmechanic · #5 (**permalink**) 05-25-2010, 06:53 PM

read your msg I do have the mtr mocked up in the frame now just waitng for the right idea how to approach this. I will check your pics out I'm sure they're great,all the pics i've seen on this forum are great can't wait til mine is done to enjoy. thanks for your input.

dieselmechanic · #6 (**permalink**) 05-25-2010, 06:59 PM

will plan on stopping out this week