Dropping an Engine (she's real fine)
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Dropping an Engine (she's real fine)
Howdy Folks!
I bought a car to teach myself how to work on it, and man have I learned a LOT! (Many thanks to people that have helped me along the way).
Most of what I've learned, however, has been mechanical. I'm almost done with that then the questions with fixing aesthetics will start flowing in from me. (Like how to put in an L88 hood scoop on my L-82 hood properly for clearance).
I'm about to drop in my small block 409 however (Yes, small block 409
). A lot has been done to it and it'll be pushing plus or minus 500 horsepower. So first of all, do I NEED solid motor mounts? If so, is the vibration going to be unbearable for periods of time?
Also, what is your advice on either: 1) the alternator, water pump, etc being on the engine when it is being dropped, so you don't have to squeeze in to put them on, or 2) mounting the engine and then putting all that stuff on?
I have a Champion radiator and shroud that hasn't been installed yet either, so that wont be in the way. The exhaust pipes came all the way up to stock manifolds, so I'll just take those off to drop it in...
any advice appreciated.
Thanks
Jacob
I bought a car to teach myself how to work on it, and man have I learned a LOT! (Many thanks to people that have helped me along the way).
Most of what I've learned, however, has been mechanical. I'm almost done with that then the questions with fixing aesthetics will start flowing in from me. (Like how to put in an L88 hood scoop on my L-82 hood properly for clearance).
I'm about to drop in my small block 409 however (Yes, small block 409
). A lot has been done to it and it'll be pushing plus or minus 500 horsepower. So first of all, do I NEED solid motor mounts? If so, is the vibration going to be unbearable for periods of time? Also, what is your advice on either: 1) the alternator, water pump, etc being on the engine when it is being dropped, so you don't have to squeeze in to put them on, or 2) mounting the engine and then putting all that stuff on?
I have a Champion radiator and shroud that hasn't been installed yet either, so that wont be in the way. The exhaust pipes came all the way up to stock manifolds, so I'll just take those off to drop it in...
any advice appreciated.
Thanks
Jacob
Last edited by Jacob S.; Sep 14, 2016 at 08:34 PM.
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My $.02, you won't need solid motor mounts, just a good NEW set. And I would leave all of the accesories off since they will only get in the way, and if you are like me, you will probably break something. And welcome aboard, don't hesitate to ask questions ( after you search) and congrats on building your first motor.
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My $.02, you won't need solid motor mounts, just a good NEW set. And I would leave all of the accesories off since they will only get in the way, and if you are like me, you will probably break something. And welcome aboard, don't hesitate to ask questions ( after you search) and congrats on building your first motor.
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Burning Brakes
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I had my water pump on the engine, when I installed it, Alternator no. I can't remember exactly if I had the motor mounts on the engine or on the car. I'll have to look at my pictures. it was pretty self explanatory though.
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Hi Jacob,
Here are 2 photos showing the frame's engine mount brackets and the mounts themselves.
The mount bolts to the engine block with 3 bolts and to the frame bracket with 1 long bolt.
This is a sb engine.
Regards,
Alan
Left side looking forward from below.
Right side from below. Forward of the starter and to the rear of the fuel pump.
Right side engine mount from below showing 1 of 3 bolts that bolt it to the side of the block.
Here are 2 photos showing the frame's engine mount brackets and the mounts themselves.
The mount bolts to the engine block with 3 bolts and to the frame bracket with 1 long bolt.
This is a sb engine.
Regards,
Alan
Left side looking forward from below.
Right side from below. Forward of the starter and to the rear of the fuel pump.
Right side engine mount from below showing 1 of 3 bolts that bolt it to the side of the block.
Last edited by Alan 71; Sep 15, 2016 at 11:24 AM.
