Is 350 engine on 68 convertible offset to passenger's side. I'm converting from auto to manual and using Nova/Camaro crossmember. When transmission was bolted in the middle of crossmember, the engine didn't look to be parallel to body.
The crossmember that was with auto, is somekind of self made 400 support and transmission mount was actually offset to driver's side, I don't think that is correct.
Right side head is a lot closer to A-arm shaft than left side and I measured this offset to be around 5/8". Is this correct?
Jari , I recenrtly had that same question from a friend of mine , he was worried about his engine being over to the pass. side, not being centered . He asked me to measure mine , I did. On my 69 conv. 400 engine was about 1 1/2" over.Then I asked other people and found out , yes they are all supposed to be over to tat side for clearances of steering , brakes etc. Makes it tough for the guys down under that are converting their cars to right hand steering! But you are OK , even though it seems to me that its almoast too little offset! lol Bjorn 69 conv. 400
Thanks Bjorn. This offset makes my manual conversion a lot easier, now I can use the shifter and bracket that came with 79 Trans Am T10 transmission. Without offset, this shifter wouldn't fit.
I just have to measure the transmission mounting point to make sure that engine/transmission are offset but parallel to pinion.
Great thread. I picked up my 67 convertable about 2 months ago. Somebody stuck a 389 in it. I noticed that the engine did not look straight and assumed they did something evil to the car. Thanks. I feel a lot better!
Is the tranny mount supposed to be offset to the passenger side too or centered? My motor is crooked. Is it supposed to be parallel with the car centerline?
Having done a little measuring on my '69, I would say that the engine is on a line from the center of the rear axle to a point about 2-1/2" to the right of the peak of the beak. The cross-member bolt holes are offset slightly right, and the engine centerline is not parallel to the centerline of the car. At least on my car...
After installing my 400 engine I was worried also because it was not straight (sure was hard for me to get the new th400 xmember and motor mounts all lined up)
After research I found out exactly what Bjorn said, they are supposed to be offset for clearance reasons... I wonder if the first gen camaros are the same?? My guess would be yes since that steering box is in the same spot. Or is it?
Bjorn
