Hi I have recently replaced the sbc in my 67 with a Pontiac 400. I fitted Headman header but the pitman arm hit the headers, it was a straight pitman arm so I changed it for a curved one. That solved the problem for the exhaust but now the inner tie rod end on the passenger side hits the oil pan on full lock, no problem on the drivers side but the passenger side is stopping full lock by probably a good inch. Not sure I have made this very clear but any help would be appreciated. I may have more clearance if I fit the tie rod to the front side of the centre link, is this possible ? Thanks Mark.
Never heard of that before. I am wondering if you have the wrong oil pan on your motor. Can you get a photo?
2012 Mustang Boss 302 #1918, Competition Orange. FGF replacement 2006 Mustang V6 Pony, Vista Blue. Factory ordered. 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. So I'm claiming it) Old projects, gone but not forgotten: 1967 FB 400, original CA car. After 22 years of work, trashed by the guy who was supposed to paint it. I had to sell it. 1980 Turbo Trans Am 1970 Mustang fastback, 351C 4Bbl, auto 1988 Mustang GT, 5 speed 1983 F-150 4x4, built 302 1994 Chevy K2500 HD 4x4, 454 TBI
Are you sure the steering linkage is for a Pontiac, if the engine bay was previously occupied by a SBC, maybe the linkage is all Chevy...Don't know if there is any difference though.
Thanks for the reply, I think the oil pan may be wider than standard, should the inner tie rod ends pass in front of the oil pan ? I will try and take some pictures later I have one that shows the engine going in I will see if I can post it
So I managed to move the center link over by shortening the passenger side tie rod and extending the drivers side. It moved the tie rod end away from the oil pan so I now have full lock on both wheels. I have had to put a bit of a dint in the exhaust as the new adjustments caused the pitman arm to just hit the header tube on full lock. My only worry is that I have not a lot of thread left on the passenger tie rod for final alignment and the that my tie rods are now different lengths will this matter?
Looks like you have a Milodon deep sump oil pan and Hotchkis front end parts. Every time I've put anything aftermarket on my Firebird there has been a fitment and/or operational issue. Most of the front end stuff is made for Camaros and listed for Firebird. One size fits none.
Looks like you have a Milodon deep sump oil pan and Hotchkis front end parts. Every time I've put anything aftermarket on my Firebird there has been a fitment and/or operational issue. Most of the front end stuff is made for Camaros and listed for Firebird. One size fits none.
I have to agree (X2) on what Bluebird said! Seems like every time I put anything that fits a Firebird but also a Camaro, something is wrong with it, latest being the hood hinges that are supposed to fit Chevy/Pontiac!!
