Hi everyone,



This is my first post, I've read a ton of other posts and they have been super helpful to me as I've been hunting parts and putting my first Y-block together. Actually, my first two y-blocks. I would like to start by thanking all of you very much for this site, it is fantastic!



I just purchased a 53' Mainline in June and the flathead in it was cracked, so i made up my mind to put a y-block in her. I found a couple of 292s then, I found a couple of sets of Hurst motor mounts, the fm-202 and the a-49s. and another fm 202 and another set that I think is for putting a Y into a 32' or and A.



So far I've spent most of my days cleaning parts and assembling the motors. I'm getting close to having one of them ready to go in the car.



I have the two different rear sump truck oil pans and timing covers, also I picked up a truck bell housing (have a car housing too). I'm hoping to hook it up to the three speed (three on the tree) that came stock in it for now.



I found a 1956 car craft with this engine swap that has been somewhat helpful too; however, they modified the drag link and used a t-bird or pick-up front mount.



I could sure use some tips from anyone that has done this swap and used the Hurst mounts. Did you need the dropped drag link? Were you able to get a car/truck harmonic balancer to work or did you use a t-bird balancer? Will all of the clutch linkage hook back up without having to move anything?



I have a limited garage, so I thought the bolt on Hurst mounts would work well for my situation.



Anyone have pictures of a Y-block in a shoebox or a 52/53?



Thanks again,



-Johnny

-Johnny

Portland, OR