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Re: [oletrucks] AD front motor mount question

To: "_Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] AD front motor mount question
From: "Rob" <a70ragtop@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 10:36:41 -0800
Oh yeah, forgot to add that this is replacing another 235, so I don't still
have the original engine, or that engine's cover plate.  The engine it is
replacing, was done whereby I put the engine in, then drilled the holes from
under the truck, up thru the cover plate, then put the bolts in from the
bottom, so no carriage bolts.

I'm just hoping to be able to do all this BEFORE I put the engine in, and
not while sitting on my back...and the carriage bolts would be nice so I
don't have to mess with trying to get a wrench on the top bolt head...as I
recall, that isn't easy (I guess that is why Chevy used carriage bolts in
the first place)...and trying the square off the holes with the engine
sitting in the truck just won't work.

I don't want to have to put the engine into the engine bay (minus front
timing cover), just to measure, then have to pull it out, drill, then square
the holes, then put the timing cover on with carriage bolts in place, then
put the engine back in, and bolt everything together.  I think I recall,
that the carrriage bolt(s?) have to be in their holes BEFORE the front
timing cover is bolted on, as there is interference between the bolt(s?) and
the cover (I want to think that only one of the two bolts is affected by the
interference).

Rob

My Zen Moment for the Day:  Duct tape is like the "Force."  It has a light
side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.



----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>
To: "_Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 9:34 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] AD front motor mount question


> Not sure that's correct -- might be for a TF 235.  I used the stock plate
> that was in my 50 to bolt in the newer 235/261 -- no mods needed.
>
> Allen in Seattle
> '50 3100
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob" <a70ragtop@hotmail.com>
> To: "_Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 8:33 AM
> Subject: [oletrucks] AD front motor mount question
>
>
> > When putting a later model Task Force 235 into an Advance Design truck,
I
> know
> > you need to modify the front cover plate to allow the use of the front
> motor
> > mount that the AD's used which involves drilling a couple of holes in
the
> > lower lip...correct?  (TF's used the side mounts at the front I
believe)?
> If
> > so, is there a pattern or template or measurements I can use to figure
out
> > where to put the holes so that after the engine is built, it will be
ready
> to
> > drop in an have everything align properly?  Can anyone help me out?
> >
> > Rob
> >
> > My Zen Moment for the Day:  Duct tape is like the "Force."  It has a
light
> > side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959

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