LUV V8 Installation

Chevrolet 283 to 400 ci SB engines with TH350, 700R4, 4 speed transmission.

Parts needed;

Engine adapters.

Short water pump. 58 – 68 or Monza

72-75 # 10200 or 76-80 # 10205

19” x 22” Chevy style alum radiator.

2 x 122267 or 122142 engine cushions.

Fan, 15”/17” (Staggered seven blade)

Transmission adapter,

Oil filter, Stock

TH350 / 4 spd # 10230, 700R4 # 10235

Lower hose Dayco M30 (May vary)

Anchor 122378 transmission cushion.

Upper hose Dayco M21. (May vary)

Installation procedure.

1. Remove Hood. Mark and disconnect all wires, hoses, linkage, etc.

2. Drain fluid responsibly, remove radiator.

3. Remove existing engine and trans. Clean engine compartment.

4. Trim upper radiator panel. Fig. A

5. Trim radiator core support panel. Fig. B

6. Remove emergency brake nylon wheel from bracket on fire wall.

Drill new hole back at the same angle, back 1” and to the right ½”. Fig. C

Use the spacer from the wheel only with the cable installed.

* You might use a roller bearing wheel from a sliding glass door.

7. A 1” indentation is needed in center of tunnel. Fig. D

8. Remove a 1 ½” notch from the bottom rear battery tray base. Fig. E

9. Remove water pump and lower pulleys.

10. Install engine & transmission cushions. Engine use pn 10225 bolt kit.

Trans bolt kit, use TH350 / 4 spd pn 10240, 700R4 pn 10245.

11. Install engine & transmission as a unit. Guide over torsion bar crossmember.

12. Install engine adapters marked right and left. Use pn 10225 bolt kit.

13. Install transmission adapter, use pn 10240, TH350 / 4 spd or pn 10245, 700R4

14. Use 76 & up heater hoses, control valve & cable

15. Engine mounts are slotted for slight fore and aft movement

3/20/2012

3/20/2012