Help with big 6 installation in PU.

Ric West IN
Ric West IN
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I know its been done many times, but friend having much trouble.  What alterations are necessary to make this swap work.  
Part of problem is Twin H linkage interferes with cowl/ firewall area.  Exhaust manifold  hits on cowl also.  Please help!

Fred

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  • Ol racer
    Ol racer
    Tve only heard pitman arm could rub side of pan rail on block, however mine cleared the pitman since mounted little lower with different front mounts & reat Hydro mounts. I dont have Twin H though so probably need make a slight dent to clear.
  • lostmind
    lostmind
    What year engine? 55-56 use different manifolds then earlier years. Might be the problem. I will assume you are using the eight cylinder front mount holes in frame.
  • Ric West IN
    Ric West IN
     Using a 1950  262.  Firewall is as built, no dents etc. also finish painted.  Owner doesn't want to use a big Hammer.  
  • 54coupe
    54coupe
    I put a 56 Hornet engine in my 40 2dr sedan. I'm using a Clifford 4 barrel intake and headers, a stepdown front engine plate, and a 700r transmission. I'm using the 8 cylinder Engine mount holes in the frame. No mods to firewall. The pitman arm nut is just above the oil pan rail.
  • Ric West IN
    Ric West IN
    Thanks for your responses  .  Much appreciated!

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