Shimming engine
#1
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Shimming engine
The build manual says to use washers on engine to clear subframe and steering rack. To get even a small clearance over steering rack I ended up with a large stack. Does this look right? The exhaust flange is also pushed up to frame on passenger side.
#2
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That is about right. Be sure that the transmission & crossmember are installed when setting engine height. Super Glue works good to keep the stack of washers together. Instead of washers, I used the caliper bushing from an 80's GM vehicle Like these: Buy Wearever Disc Brake Hardware Kit 5103-2 at Advance Auto Parts
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That was my problem. I set engine height by itself. Once I installed tranny, it was hitting the steering rack. I'm having to go back under and install more washers. What a PITA!
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Swapped washers out with old seatbelt spacers. Unfortunately I can't get that plate to line up correctly. Gonna have to pull tranny so I can maneuver engine better in the bay.
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