engine mount location on frame

[SWFLABRONCO]

OK. Got the drivetrain out today, front to back, but noticed that the engine mounts on the frame looked to have been cut off and moved back several inches. I thought the engine (302) looked to be sitting a little close to the firewall, and the PO had beaten the piss out of the firewall in areas around where the the valve covers are the closest. Now I know the truck originally came with a six cylinder, but don't they all use the same engine mount location? Does anyone have measurements of where they're supposed to be? Thanks in advance.

 

[raharr3]

If memory serves me correctly ...this write-up goes into measurements and much much more.;D
http://www.lonestar-ebc.com/Tech/TechItem.asp?TechId=19

 

[SteveL]

I did the 6 to v-8 swap. If I remember right the v-8 mounts were further forward. Maybe he kept the 6 cyl location and clearanced the firewall.

 

[SWFLABRONCO]

Does anyone with factory V8 mounts have a measurement of where the blocks are located. Right now mine are 12 3/4 away from the back of the front crossmember. This can't be right. The writeup from Lonestar EBC says 9 inches. It would be easier to know where the new blocks are to be welded in if someone has factory measurements.

 

[ponch0v]

I think it 9" from the back of the front cross member (not the angled stiffener) to the front of the motor mount bracket.

 

[scsm76]

Mine are 8.5" back, this might help:
https://home.comcast.net/~jcmiley/