[bks]

I'm getting close to pulling my 235 and installing a 350. The engine has an 8 inch balancer. I want to use front motor mounts, will they need to be notched for clearance? Am I better off getting a smaller balancer?

Thanks, Brent

 

[dei355]

motor mounts

The mounts on mine were cut on the inside to give enought room to clear the balancer then I install side motor mounts and the transmission crossmember mount, they will work but sense your changing motors I would install the side motor mounts they work better and more room when you get the 3/4 forward mounts for the HEI distributor. Later Bill

 

[Earlc]

front motor mounts

My front mounts clear with my 383 stroker

 

[Pops @ Tri-5.com]

Brent....I would notch them for the larger balancer....Not that difficult and doesn't make them any weaker, if done properly.

 

[MightyMouse57]

I have the 400 sb with 8" balancer and my front mounts are notched, I keep an eye on them, but so far they are fine.

 

[chevman57]

I have seen many of them notched for the 8" balancer over the years. Didn`t hurt anything that i know of.
Terry

 

[100%Chevy]

They've been notched on my 57 for 31 years now without any problems-Stock 350/Muncie 4-speed.
Mike.:blowtiedb:

 

[pistoncan]

I'm getting close to pulling my 235 and installing a 350. The engine has an 8 inch balancer. I want to use front motor mounts, will they need to be notched for clearance? Am I better off getting a smaller balancer?

Thanks, Brent

As repeated here several times. Yep notched. So long as you are using the bell housing rear mounts, I think you are cool. If you intend to eliminate the rear mounts and go to a trans cross brace, I would switch to the side mounts, due to the stresses of such a long distance between supports.
Gary

 

[bks]

Thanks for the inputs. I feel better about notching the motor mounts.

Thanks again, Brent