Help with big 6 installation in PU.

Ric West IN
Ric West IN Senior Contributor
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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 Senior Contributor
    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 Expert Adviser
    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 Senior Contributor
     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 Member
    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 Senior Contributor
    Thanks for your responses  .  Much appreciated!

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