Lower Hoses- 59AB in 32 stock frame

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BR549

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I'me installing a 59AB in a stock 32 chassis and radiator and wonder what lower hoses to use? I'me making my own front moter mounts so can raise the motor just a bit.?? Thanks
 
There are some offset castings available which align the inlets and outlets for this installation. If no-one offers names and contact info I will research it when I get back here this evening.
 
If you are making your own mounts you can raise the front of the motor about 3/8" up from stock position and use the stock lower water hoses from am 8 BA (49-53) application. They have enough offset to connect correctly with the 32 radiator outlets. It is easiest to install the hoses to the radiator first and install the radiator to marry to the engine.
 
If you want the rear trans mount to fit up flush and flat against the center "K" member, doesn't the front crankshaft center have to be 2 3/8" below the top of the frame rails?
 
As Dick stated you can go up about 3/8". Anything more than that and you will begin get into trouble with the firewall at the bellhousing.
 
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