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robg8r 02-27-2026 05:11 PM

400 is sitting at an angle...tilted towards the passengers side
 
I have a mid 70s block in my 69 lemans and my block is sitting at a weird angle to the passengers side. i think i am going to have to try changing engine mounts with an adaptor to fuss with also. https://www.ebay.com/itm/27156129626...019c86a02ff90a

graygator 02-28-2026 09:15 AM

Just last week, I replaced the passenger side engine mount on a 1974 455 in a 1969 Lemans. I also added a 3/16" thick shim matching the frame side bracket. Before the engine was tilted 2.5 degrees to the passenger side and the long tube header was much closer to the ground. Afterwards the engine was at a 0.5 degree tilt and I gained about 3/4" ground clearance on the passenger side header. Car was up pretty high on wheel cribs in the front and jack stands under the back. And I couldn't use my engine hoist due to the car's positioning in the garage. So I very carefully used a floor jack and a block of wood on that side of the engine. It was tight but it worked. See pictures in other thread. Purchased engine mount and shim from AMES.
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=884158

robg8r 02-28-2026 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by graygator (Post 6605896)
Just last week, I replaced the passenger side engine mount on a 1974 455 in a 1969 Lemans. I also added a 3/16" thick shim matching the frame side bracket. Before the engine was tilted 2.5 degrees to the passenger side and the long tube header was much closer to the ground. Afterwards the engine was at a 0.5 degree tilt and I gained about 3/4" ground clearance on the passenger side header. Car was up pretty high on wheel cribs in the front and jack stands under the back. And I couldn't use my engine hoist due to the car's positioning in the garage. So I very carefully used a floor jack and a block of wood on that side of the engine. It was tight but it worked. See pictures in other thread. Purchased engine mount and shim from AMES.
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=884158

Thanks Graygator!!! I have plenty of room as I have regular exhaust manifolds.

I will give it a try. Thanks again and GO GATORS!


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