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05-02-2021, 02:25 PM | #1 |
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Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan
I have a 68 Chevelle BBC with a Jegs 6 quart pan. The pan is similar to a Hamburgers/B&B etc. The steering linkage touches the pan when turning. I seemed to remember a post and there was a different idler arm some used but I cant seem to find it.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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05-02-2021, 04:28 PM | #2 |
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Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan
how much clearance do you need ? maybe shim the motor mounts up a bit
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05-02-2021, 07:30 PM | #3 |
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Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan
I installed new made in USA stock mounts but I am thinking maybe energy suspension mounts might help. Does anyone know how much higher the engine would sit with a eurothane mount?
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Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan
GM trucks with a 5.7L motor used a metal shim between the engine block and the mount. This might work to get clearance if the bolt pattern is the same for a BBC. I've also use Speedway circle track motor mounts as a shim. Moroso made short and long solid mounts for some vehicles. I have the sam problem on my Camaro and can't use a pan with the deeper frt. section.
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05-03-2021, 09:56 AM | #5 |
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Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan
I have energy suspension mounts.
They are just a little taller than stock rubber. I still had to notch my pan for cross member and inner tie rods. I have milodon 31187. About 2 1/4” center bolt hole to mounting pad for block. This is a factory big block car. Last edited by chris ok; 05-03-2021 at 10:00 AM. |
05-03-2021, 11:12 AM | #6 |
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Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan
Rare Parts makes a longer idler and pitman arm, moves link forward approximately .250.
RP20526 pitman RP20227 idler These fit my 69 Camaro, might be diff for the chevelle. Will change geometry also.
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