Chevy Small Block Motor Mount Question

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seadog

June 04, 2005, 11:26:18 PM
I find myself in need of moving the motor mounts back about two inches on my deuce 5 window project in order to get fan clearance.  I'm using a ZZ4 crate motor, here's the question.  I need to pick up a bare block from the junk yard to use in mocking up the new mounts.  What year block should I look for?  Are all late model small blocks going to be the same as my ZZ4, or do I need to look for a specific year or year range?
Thanks.

soldermonkey

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June 06, 2005, 01:49:41 AM
Seadog you need a 1958 or later block. Any small block Chevy with the mounts on the side will fit your needs.

Good luck

dave

crash

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June 06, 2005, 01:29:12 PM
Depending on how often you do frame mockups, you might consider one of those plastic blocks. Not sure of the cost but just an Idea.

seadog

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June 06, 2005, 05:55:22 PM
Quote from: "soldermonkey"Seadog you need a 1958 or later block. Any small block Chevy with the mounts on the side will fit your needs.

Good luck

dave

Thanks for the info.  I considered a styrofoam block, but since they want $300 for a short block I decided to see if I could find one at a junk yard.  I have a line on one for considerably less.  Thanks again for the help guys.

EMSjunkie

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June 06, 2005, 09:04:06 PM
If you are anywhere near the TX Panhandle, I've got a bare block you can
have, just come get it!  :D

Vance
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seadog

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June 06, 2005, 09:09:07 PM
Quote from: "EMSjunkie"If you are anywhere near the TX Panhandle, I've got a bare block you can
have, just come get it!  :D

Vance

Thanks, wish I could take you up on the offer, but I'm in NC.

Bib_Overalls

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June 06, 2005, 10:17:58 PM
Engine rebuild shops typically set their used up blocks aside untill they have enough to justify a trip to the recycler.   Place near here loaned me a block once.  But they will usually sell one for their scrap value.
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HemiDeuce

#7
June 07, 2005, 11:15:04 PM
Did your ZZ4 block come with a long water pump?  Would switching to a short water pump give you enought room for a fan without moving the engine.

seadog

#8
June 09, 2005, 07:50:24 AM
Quote from: "HemiDeuce"Did your ZZ4 block come with a long water pump?  Would switching to a short water pump give you enought room for a fan without moving the engine.

Already considered that, it came with a short pump.  Thanks.
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