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How level does the engine need to be #1710162 12/13/14 05:32 PM 12/13/14 05:32 PM
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64dartsb OP enthusiast 6 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 363 San Diego	And where do I take the measurement? I put some shims under the motor mounts and I'm not to sure if I like them... They helped for header clearance though... Just wondering what my options are... Also.... If I shim up the engine should I shim up the transmission too? if your dreaming of your car then it's your dream car....

Re: How level does the engine need to be [Re: 64dartsb] #1710163 12/13/14 05:46 PM 12/13/14 05:46 PM
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mike s top fuel M Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,668 Mi,U.S.A.	V-6 or 8 2 to 5 degrees should be fine. OEM's are 2 to as much as 7 degrees.I measure at the carb pad if it is level.Inline more and never 0 degrees as it will overly stress the crankshaft. Leave the gun.......take the Cannoli's....Mike

Re: How level does the engine need to be [Re: mike s] #1710164 12/13/14 05:50 PM 12/13/14 05:50 PM
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curbman68 enthusiast C Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 369 Chicago	Are we talking level front to back or side to side?

Re: How level does the engine need to be [Re: 64dartsb] #1710165 12/13/14 06:07 PM 12/13/14 06:07 PM
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Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	Carb pad is usually where you'd measure it. Of course the floor has to be level too, or you compensate. They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: How level does the engine need to be [Re: 64dartsb] #1710166 12/13/14 06:27 PM 12/13/14 06:27 PM
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RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	the carb (intake flange) is what you want "reasonably" level then with that set (mtr mts/and maybe trans mt) see what you have for ujoint angles & adj pinion/maybe trans mt as needed live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: How level does the engine need to be [Re: mike s] #1710167 12/13/14 09:21 PM 12/13/14 09:21 PM
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64dartsb OP enthusiast 6 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 363 San Diego	Ok cool thanks dudes j should be able to handle all that! if your dreaming of your car then it's your dream car....

Re: How level does the engine need to be [Re: 64dartsb] #1710168 12/13/14 09:40 PM 12/13/14 09:40 PM
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70Cuda383 Too Many Posts Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O	and, this should only matter on carb engines. once the fuel is vaporized through the intake runners, or shot at the intake valve on EFI, it won't matter. from tunnel rams with vertical runners, to slant sixes with horizontal runners... Then, think about what happens when you drive up a steep grade or go rock crawling. I'd say how level the carb is, is not THAT critical, so long as it's level enough that fuel doesn't spill out the vents and the floats work properly. Photobucket sucks

Re: How level does the engine need to be [Re: 64dartsb] #1710169 12/13/14 09:41 PM 12/13/14 09:41 PM
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mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	Isn't the carb flange on most intakes at an angle inorder to compensate for the factory angle of the engine? If that applies here then he would want to carbflange to be level, if he tilts it back further then he may have noo much angle. But yes compensate the pinion angle for any angle change. Careful, your character's showing!

Re: How level does the engine need to be [Re: mopar346] #1710170 12/13/14 10:50 PM 12/13/14 10:50 PM
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68LAR master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,013 South Park, Pa.	Quote: Isn't the carb flange on most intakes at an angle inorder to compensate for the factory angle of the engine? Yes. So if you level the intake carb flange front to back and side to side, there should be about a 3* angle down, front to back, of the engine. 4 speed street legal. Best time 10.99 @ 124 mph on 93 octane pump gas @ 3926# total weight

Re: How level does the engine need to be [Re: 64dartsb] #1710171 12/13/14 10:58 PM 12/13/14 10:58 PM
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feets Senior Management Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,068 Irving, TX	Don't ask Mercedes! The G-wagen was designed around an inline 6 diesel. When Benz decided to drop a gas V8 in there things didn't fit right. It didn't seem to bother the "engineered like no other vehicle" crowd. We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon

Re: How level does the engine need to be [Re: feets] #1710172 12/13/14 11:30 PM 12/13/14 11:30 PM
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dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,847 MI, usa	As long as the drive shaft angle isn't excessive it doesn't matter. Carb angle , really? What do you think happens to fuel level on hard acceleration, nothing? Doug

Re: How level does the engine need to be [Re: dvw] #1710173 12/13/14 11:54 PM 12/13/14 11:54 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida M mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks!
mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	Quote: As long as the drive shaft angle isn't excessive it doesn't matter. Carb angle , really? What do you think happens to fuel level on hard acceleration, nothing? Doug I don't think anybody disagrees with that, just simply pointing out that there is an angle and it should be factored in. The angle of the engine and the level of the carb was engineered for a reason. Careful, your character's showing!

Re: How level does the engine need to be [Re: 64dartsb] #1710174 12/14/14 12:11 AM 12/14/14 12:11 AM
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Sxrxrnr pro stock S Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,272 Northern Calyfornua	Check hood clearance before you slam it. Also fan clearances at radiator

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