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- 1971 Mach 1, Grabber Blue w/Argent stripes. Original 2V 351C Auto, Tilt, rear defog, Black Comfortweave Interior. Under restoration. Original colors, 4V 351C, 4-Speed, Spoilers, Magnums, Ram Air. All Ford parts.
I am about ready to drop the engine in, and I want to hear how you have done it. I really don't want to bang up any paint, so I want to research first.
1) Do you put the engine and tranny in together? 351C and 4 speed here.
2) Do you mount the motor mounts to the engine and drop it in, or put the motor mounts on the car and set the engine down on them? (On the motor equals less alignment problems and more scratches, putting on the car first is the opposite.
3) Do you use the factory lift hooks to lift, an intake plate, or a diagonal chain to the cylinder heads?
4) Do you install all the z-bar components after the engine is in, or put the motor side mount on before the drop?
5) Do you invite your friends over, or make them stay away?
Thanks for any input!
kcmash
1) Do you put the engine and tranny in together? 351C and 4 speed here.
2) Do you mount the motor mounts to the engine and drop it in, or put the motor mounts on the car and set the engine down on them? (On the motor equals less alignment problems and more scratches, putting on the car first is the opposite.
3) Do you use the factory lift hooks to lift, an intake plate, or a diagonal chain to the cylinder heads?
4) Do you install all the z-bar components after the engine is in, or put the motor side mount on before the drop?
5) Do you invite your friends over, or make them stay away?
Thanks for any input!
kcmash