Got my engine in finally! And need help..

[dgalietti]

Hi guys. , finally got my engine in!

It seems to be sitting a little bit too far forward though.. When I try to put in the shifter linkage that goes to the bracket on the bellhousing and then bolts to the frame.. It is not lined up.

My first thought is maybe the engine mounts are backwards? Is that even possible, and is there an easy way to check?

Thanks for all of the help!
-David

[jtschug]

Is that an Edelbrock streetmaster intake?

As far as fore-aft adjustment, is the transmission mount and crossmember hooked up? Where does it sit in its slots?

I don’t think it is possible to put the motor mounts in backwards, but you can jack up the engine and take them out.

[sseebart]

I also don't believe it's possible to put the mounts in backwards. Thought I had a photo of the mounts handy, but it's not on this computer. I'll see if I can dig it up. Can you post a photo of the misaligned linkage?

~Steve

[sseebart]

Found this old vs. new photo from when I did my mounts some years ago. Hard to tell exactly, but there's a pin on the mount to help orient it during assembly. The open side of the "C" shape should face to the rear, if memory serves.

I would appear that if they were reversed, the engine would be about 2" too far forward.

~Steve

[dgalietti]

Thanks steve. I will check the orientation and take some more pics.
Yes, its a streetmaster intake. I think it will work really well with the sniper EFI.

[dgalietti]

Ok.. Sorry to waste your time guys. I tried to put the bracket in today, and now it seems to line up a lot better. It looks a bit crooked, but I think I may be able to adjust the trans crossmeber to get it perfect right?

Here is a pic of the pass. Eng MT and the linkage.