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03-10-2009 01:29 PM #1
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360 firewall clearance?
well i got the 360 in the 49 some what mocked up but keep hitting the firewall i dont mind cutting this i would like to talk to someone more knowledgeable about it any help?when all else fails USE A HAMMER! 
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03-10-2009 02:27 PM #2
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is the oil pan sump causing you not to be able to move foward a bit .. i`m sure dif sump locations are available or modify the orginal sump a bit .. how bout the distrubitor .. does it hit also ?iv`e used up all my sick days at work .. can i call in dead ?
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03-10-2009 02:52 PM #3
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My best advice is do not cut the firewall. It can turn into a nightmare. Tweak the other stuff like HOSS said. Re-configure the oil pan or find another one from another application and use the pick-up tube that came with it. Be sure to leave 1/4" to 3/8" between the bottom of the pickup screen and the floor of the oil pan. Use a little pyramid of modeling clay stuck to the screen and gently put the pan in place, then remove to check clearance.PLANET EARTH, INSANE ASYLUM FOR THE UNIVERSE.
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03-10-2009 03:53 PM #4
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If it's a 360 Ford the distributor isn't a factor..In the old days you just used a big hammer to make room..
I remember when hot rods were all home made.
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03-11-2009 08:24 AM #5
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no its not the oil pan its just the way the fire wall is shaped,its like i always say when all else fails use a big hammer
Last edited by 49 club coupe; 03-11-2009 at 08:26 AM.
when all else fails USE A HAMMER!
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03-11-2009 09:51 AM #6
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it takes a very big hammer to get a 351 in a pinto .. and even a bigger one oddly enuff to get a V6 chevy in one ( and a toarch and welder )
Last edited by HOSS429; 03-11-2009 at 10:03 AM. Reason: add pic
iv`e used up all my sick days at work .. can i call in dead ?
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03-11-2009 02:56 PM #7
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Must have been a nightmare to stuff a 351 with headers into a Pinto. I see the motor's moved to the right and tilted to the right as well. Wow.PLANET EARTH, INSANE ASYLUM FOR THE UNIVERSE.
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