I have a '53 with a 327 and an HEI ignition. It sits in fine without
firewall bashing. However, with the original steering box I have to use
RAMS horn manifolds with extensions welded straight down. The RAMS horn
exhaust arcs up, over the steering box with a good 1/4" clearance. On the
other side, my stock mechanical fuel pump has a good 1/4" clearance between
it and the frame. When replacing it recently, I found I had to bend the
output line on the fuel pump itself to get the necessary clearance. I have
a stock radiator and the engine mounting looks like it was done with a kit
from HURST. (The engine and transmission mounts do not look home made and
the y have HURST stamped into the metal....good clue, eh?)
Jon Elerath
jelerath@us.ibm.com
WR Teto <monadnoc@wgserv.crystal-mtn.com> on 04/16/99 04:50:44 PM
Please respond to WR Teto <monadnoc@wgserv.crystal-mtn.com>
To: Ole Trucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
cc: (bcc: Jon Elerath/San Jose/IBM)
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] alternate location for master cylinder
>
> Also, I have not set the 350 in yet nor have I done any measurements
> but, and this is probably an easy question, will it fit in the 51
> engine compartment without having to bash in the firewall. I hope
> so.
>
Eric, I'm about to attempt the same installation. I have not made the
maesurements yet either (maybe this weekend), but it seems with the
firewall recess, that clearance for the Chevy distibutor should not be a
problem. I'll try to take some rough numbers from my 72 Chevelle and
from the 53 3100 and see what I come up with.
Wally / 53 3100
Templeton, MA
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