4.3 engine not centered

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jerry

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1987 el camino replaced 4.3 tbi with a 4.3 carbed engine now the engine is not centered in engine bay replaced engine and trany mounts with new ones engine appears to sit to the right to far .all mount bolts went in easy.any suggestions
 
Any pics of this? I can't think of a reason for this.
 
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Maybe it's an illusion.
Measure from the throttle body center point to each fender lip.
Possibly a collapsed engine mount or misaligned fenders/bodywork?
The only reason engines were off center from the manufacturer was for clearance for exhaust manifolds at the steering column. (60's Dodges with the 440 or Hemi or Mustangs with a big block come to mind)
 
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Any pics of this? I can't think of a reason for this.
no pics but the front of valve cover is 1 inch more to pass side than the rear so fan hits the shroud on the pass side.also the steel mount on the frame are not straight they are angled which is why the engine is cocked.cant find a 85,86,87 to look at with a 4.3 think they are in the wrong holes on k member.was like this when I bought car..cant find a picture of frame mount position thank
 
Maybe it's an illusion.
Measure from the throttle body center point to each fender lip.
Possibly a collapsed engine mount or misaligned fenders/bodywork?
The only reason engines were off center from the manufacturer was for clearance for exhaust manifolds at the steering column. (60's Dodges with the 440 or Hemi or Mustangs with a big block come to mind)
 
new mounts but the steel mounts on the k member are at a angle not straight,think they should be straight.was like this when I bought car.fan hits shroud on pass side thank
 
I just looked up '87 Elco 4.3 motor mounts on RockAuto.com. They look different from SBC mounts. In fact, there is a left and a right mount listed. Did you happen to use 350 mounts or get the left and right reversed?
 
no pics but the front of valve cover is 1 inch more to pass side than the rear so fan hits the shroud on the pass side.also the steel mount on the frame are not straight they are angled which is why the engine is cocked.cant find a 85,86,87 to look at with a 4.3 think they are in the wrong holes on k member.was like this when I bought car..cant find a picture of frame mount position thank
I definately think you are on the right track. Either the mounts are wrong or they are in the wrong holes in the crossmember.
 
I just looked up '87 Elco 4.3 motor mounts on RockAuto.com. They look different from SBC mounts. In fact, there is a left and a right mount listed. Did you happen to use 350 mounts or get the left and right reversed?
 
I used the motor mounts for the 87 4.3 motor yes they show 2 different part numbers but they really are the same mount I checked with anchor mounts and gm parts direct both told me mounts are the same.its not the engine mount that's not right its the steel mount that bolts to crossmember that I think is in wrong bolt holes but I cant find pictures of mount in car or even find a 85,86,87 with a 4.3 to look at thanks
 
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