NM_outdoors
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This setup is being installed in my '70 project and I need some suggestions on a clearance issue between the Atlas II and the JDuff radius arm bracket. I'm thinking about shifting the drivetrain toward the passenger side of the vehicle about 3/4". To do this I would slot the 4 (block-mounting) holes in the engine mount. Maybe leave the front drivers side mounting hole as a pivot point and slot the other 3 as needed. Since the clearance needed is almost 40" from the pivot, the holes wouldn't need to be slotted too much (1/8-3/16"?). My biggest concern with this is clearance on the passenger side with the starter and exhaust (headers?). Also, prior to tearing this rig down to the frame, there wasn't much clearance between the firewall and valve covers. I'm going with a 2" body lift so I don't expect that to be a problem anymore. But with the drivetrain shift..... Who knows! The body is off and I'm thinking about building an adjustable-height crossmember for any fine tuning of install. Any suggestions on gaining clearance between T-case and the frame? If I do shift/pivot, can anyone tell me what the best header would be for clearance?
Here are a few pics to help visualize......
Here are a few pics to help visualize......
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