Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan

SSGN · 05-02-2021, 02:25 PM

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.

prostockpete1 · 05-02-2021, 04:28 PM

how much clearance do you need ? maybe shim the motor mounts up a bit

SSGN · 05-02-2021, 07:30 PM

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?

Eman · 05-03-2021, 12:46 AM

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.

chris ok · 05-03-2021, 09:56 AM

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.

Barry Polley · 05-03-2021, 11:12 AM

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.

Adger Smith · 05-03-2021, 01:47 PM

CP207 Champ is NHRA approved and has the indentions in the pan for Chevelle linkage clearance
7 3/4" deep sump made from stock GM pan core.

I have one at my shop that I'm installing on a 540 that is going in a Chevelle is you want a real life picture.

SSGN · 05-04-2021, 06:26 AM

Barry
Thanks for that tip,I went on there site and they don't make anything like that for the Chevelle,appreciate the input.

Adger
That was my first choice for a pan when Dad started this project however he put a Gen-6 block in and that pan wont fit and I couldn't find any stock appearing pans for this engine. Went with the Jegs (Made in USA) and was pleased with the pan but the fit needs some tweaking.
I ordered the Energy suspension mounts and a new stock replacement idler arm to see if I can find any wiggle room. Thanks for the inputs,appreciate it.

chris ok · 05-04-2021, 02:06 PM

Problem I found w my 1970 Chevelle was the oil pan laying in the front tip of cross member and lightly on center link. The inner tie rods also hit.
I’m not sure if you have these issues or if this is a class car or a street/strip car.
The energy suspensions come w a plate like their transmission mounts. So it effectively raises it an 1/8” approximately.
Hopefully you get your dads car right.

Adger Smith · 05-04-2021, 11:50 PM

Kevin,
I'm sorry I went brain dead.
I knew that and we had discussed all that.
I'm slipping.. lol!

05-02-2021, 02:25 PM	#1
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 625 Likes: 110 Liked 130 Times in 46 Posts	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. __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin

05-02-2021, 04:28 PM	#2
prostockpete1 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 227 Likes: 3 Liked 71 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan how much clearance do you need ? maybe shim the motor mounts up a bit

05-02-2021, 07:30 PM	#3
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 625 Likes: 110 Liked 130 Times in 46 Posts	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? __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin

05-03-2021, 12:46 AM	#4
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 441 Likes: 14 Liked 104 Times in 59 Posts	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.

05-03-2021, 09:56 AM	#5
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 585 Likes: 121 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	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
Barry Polley Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Vacaville Ca Posts: 739 Likes: 644 Liked 546 Times in 226 Posts	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. __________________ Barry Polley 758 A/SA California- No place to race! Last edited by Barry Polley; 05-03-2021 at 11:18 AM.

05-03-2021, 01:47 PM	#7
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,348 Likes: 433 Liked 676 Times in 260 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan CP207 Champ is NHRA approved and has the indentions in the pan for Chevelle linkage clearance 7 3/4" deep sump made from stock GM pan core. I have one at my shop that I'm installing on a 540 that is going in a Chevelle is you want a real life picture. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 05-03-2021 at 01:54 PM.

05-04-2021, 06:26 AM	#8
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 625 Likes: 110 Liked 130 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan Barry Thanks for that tip,I went on there site and they don't make anything like that for the Chevelle,appreciate the input. Adger That was my first choice for a pan when Dad started this project however he put a Gen-6 block in and that pan wont fit and I couldn't find any stock appearing pans for this engine. Went with the Jegs (Made in USA) and was pleased with the pan but the fit needs some tweaking. I ordered the Energy suspension mounts and a new stock replacement idler arm to see if I can find any wiggle room. Thanks for the inputs,appreciate it. __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin

05-04-2021, 02:06 PM	#9
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 585 Likes: 121 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan Problem I found w my 1970 Chevelle was the oil pan laying in the front tip of cross member and lightly on center link. The inner tie rods also hit. I’m not sure if you have these issues or if this is a class car or a street/strip car. The energy suspensions come w a plate like their transmission mounts. So it effectively raises it an 1/8” approximately. Hopefully you get your dads car right.

05-04-2021, 11:50 PM	#10
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,348 Likes: 433 Liked 676 Times in 260 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan Kevin, I'm sorry I went brain dead. I knew that and we had discussed all that. I'm slipping.. lol! __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)