Oh I forgot to reply! The new block is the weird one. The old one
had the mounts you described on the sides. I got it from Jim Carter
as a short block --- they have not replied yet. But your solution
sounds very do-able. If you ever come across that article, let me
know how to access it.
I enjoy your postings. Thanks for the help.
jonas
On Apr 15, 2007, at 8:22 PM, Nate Filth wrote:
Interesting as every '59 I ever saw had the side front
engine mounts...
If it has the one single mount , use the one off the
old engine , you'll need to remove the oil pan to
acess the two inner bolts that screw in through the
front main from _inside_ the engine....
There used to be a writup on how to convert the front
mount plate to external bolts .
-Nate
Jonas wrote:
> Again I apologize for repeating myself!
>
> I replaced the block on my 235 in my 59 3200 and now
> it is built up
> and ready to install. My mechanic says that the new
> block is not
> drilled the same way as the old block and he cannot
> use the same
> mounting plate in the front. He thinks the new
> block is meant to
> mount in the center,
>
> According to the pictures I took before I removed
> the old engine
> (before I got my new job and had to hire someone to
> finish the truck)
> the old block mounts attached on either side just
> behind the timing
> cover.
>
> Is it possible that we got a block that is not
> compatible with the
> cross member on my 59?
>
> Anybody have a clue? I got one nice reply so far
> which made me want
> to go back and re-examine the new block, which I
> will do next week.
> But I am still hoping someone knows about these
> blocks and can clear
> it up right away....
>
> Thanks again so much
>
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