Got the engine and trans basically in- (ex-6 liter 2004 f-350 4 wd to 12 valve)
Using destroked motor mounts. Not really a whole lot of variability as far as where the engine can go on the cross member.
maybe not more than 1/2 inch at most front to back. Wanted to verify it was in correct place- so I screwed on the fan and set the radiator in place and looked at the clearance. Looks like about 2+1/2 to 3 inches between fan and rad. To my that seems like about what it should be- just enough room to unscrew fan without hitting the fins........
The reason I wanted to double check this was that when I compare the gear shift (floor shift ZF-6 with 4 wd) with the hole in the floor- the stem on the shifter is now about even with rear edge of the hole. I expected it to be aft of center- but didn't think it would be that much.
Does this seem to be consistent with yalls previous experiences ? Would the fix be to cut a couple of inches off the back of the sheet metal and then add a plug to the front ? (same with the 4wd shifter)
Is there problems with the seat position interfering with the shifter's new position or vice versa ?
Does this sound like the way it goes ? Seems like there is no choice where the motor goes- and that seems to locate everything else........
Tim