Tim, You should try to maintain the original crankshaft centerline. Make
note of crank center to frame in front and trans shaft at rear before old
power train is removed if possible.
Lee
'54 V/8
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim" <ttozer@rochester.rr.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 6:13 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] angle of a motor and tranny
> I read somewhere that the angle or degree for the motor to the drive shaft
> should be around 5 degrees. My question is can it be more? dose anyone
have an
> opinion on this? I'am mounting a 350 small block into my 41 chevy and I
want
> to make sure i have enought clearance for my headers and stearing link.
Looks
> like I will have to cut my floor to the cab and weld in a hump . That wont
be
> a problem.
> Thanks, Tim
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