351 install problem

[Stephen Edmunds]

I'm having trouble with a 351W install. I have about a half inch of space between the bellhousing and the block and the motor is hitting the firewall on the drivers side. Anyone else had this problem? The transmission is a NP435.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Pull the motor mounts and let the engine drop lower. Hook it up, lift and put the motor mounts in.

Also if the transfer case is hanging low you will have the same problem. Make sure the transfer case is up to normal height.

 

[Stephen Edmunds]

Thanks for the advice. Hadn't thought of that. I'll give it a shot.