Re: New 1966 Owner
Posted: June 5, 2012, 10:59 am
Skip, the 385 mounting parts are unique to the 385 engines, three pieces on each side.
The block cup is mounted with three bolts, the lower stand is bolted to the frame with 4 bolts/nuts, with the rubber mount is crossbolted in between.
The factory perches for all other engines used '65 - '79 will not line up to the block
Carpenter sells an aftermarket setup made of 2 pieces for '65-'79 2WD trucks.
However, I think the factory rubber insulator between the 2 factory metal pieces will reduce vibration better than the aftermarket version.
The block cup is mounted with three bolts, the lower stand is bolted to the frame with 4 bolts/nuts, with the rubber mount is crossbolted in between.
The factory perches for all other engines used '65 - '79 will not line up to the block
Carpenter sells an aftermarket setup made of 2 pieces for '65-'79 2WD trucks.
However, I think the factory rubber insulator between the 2 factory metal pieces will reduce vibration better than the aftermarket version.