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Your best bet would be a set from the same chassis configuration you are swapping the engine into. Would also be helpful to have the stand-offs from the frame. Some of the vehicles used a triangular shaped shim between the engine and clamshell. Others such as 4x4s have a shim with a drop down under it to bolt the brace bars.I can pull the freeze plugs again and wash it out. I have a whole box full of them. My issue is moving that engine around. It's HEAVY.
I used Permatex Red anaerobic gasket maker to seal the freeze plugs. I've used it many times w/out an issue.
As for the engine-side mount, I know I've read on THIS FORUM that they are different from the V6. As for there being more than one design, please clarify?
Let me tell you something about the parts stores around here - and more specifically the employees. They are uneducated and self-entitled. If the computer (or Lying Google) can't tell them what they need to get for a customer, then they (the employees) just make some excuse and put their noses in their smart (matter of opinion) device. Ignorant countermen is a sore spot for me. I'm not going into that story right now.
However, on that same topic, there is an individual around here at Advance Auto that won't even look up a part. He'll put you on hold until you hang up and if you do come into the store, he will take your year/make/model and simply say "We don't have it". I asked him what his problem is one day. He didn't verbally reply, but the look he gave me clearly said "a$$holes like you."
Anyway, what engine mount bracket design do I need? I'm heading to the junkyard in the morning to see if I can score some oil cooler lines and maybe a radiator. NOT paying Auto Zone's nor Advance Auto's prices for that.
Oh, and from time to time, SBC headers show up at the yard. If I could snag a set of those, I'll weld an O2 bung into them and use those for some nice dual exhaust action
OER 332648 1972-81 Engine Mounting Bracket, RH or LH, Each
Correct reproduction of the original engine mount bracket designed for use on 1972-81 Camaro models with small block engines. Each bracket is manufactured in quality stamped steel to OE specifications assuring a quality fit and appearance. The RH and LH brackets are interchangeable. Sold...
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