SBO in an SBC Cradle?
March 11th, 2015, 01:00 PM
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SBO in an SBC Cradle?
I'm learning (slowly) but still don't know enough to know whether my SBO 350 would fit in a cradle advertised for a SBC.
The one I'm looking at is similar to this: http://www.dpciwholesale.com/1-000-L...dle-Dolly.html
The one I'm looking at is similar to this: http://www.dpciwholesale.com/1-000-L...dle-Dolly.html
March 11th, 2015, 01:45 PM
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That link says they are out of stock, to me. Sure sounds cheap enough to me.
No, I don't think it will work as is. But you could modify it slightly to work. That means you would need a welder and some metal stock. Anything could happen with that.
Bottom line, the holes currently there won't match up.
No, I don't think it will work as is. But you could modify it slightly to work. That means you would need a welder and some metal stock. Anything could happen with that.
Bottom line, the holes currently there won't match up.
March 11th, 2015, 02:04 PM
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There's one for sale locally NIB
Is it a case of none of the holes would line up, or just the back support due to the different BOP bolt pattern to the bellhousing?
Is it a case of none of the holes would line up, or just the back support due to the different BOP bolt pattern to the bellhousing?
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March 11th, 2015, 02:18 PM
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https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tand-sale.html
the pics inside will give you an idea of how the olds mounting holes are oriented. Notice they're closer to centre so the rear doesn't need support.
the pics inside will give you an idea of how the olds mounting holes are oriented. Notice they're closer to centre so the rear doesn't need support.
March 11th, 2015, 05:55 PM
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I'm learning (slowly) but still don't know enough to know whether my SBO 350 would fit in a cradle advertised for a SBC.
The one I'm looking at is similar to this: http://www.dpciwholesale.com/1-000-L...dle-Dolly.html
The one I'm looking at is similar to this: http://www.dpciwholesale.com/1-000-L...dle-Dolly.html
Olds blocks have different motor mount locations and orientation. It won't work. It's a VERY rare "universal" part that fits an Olds. If it says "universal" or "GM engines", that's a code word for "Chevy".
March 11th, 2015, 06:04 PM
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Thanks for the input all.
March 11th, 2015, 09:08 PM
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I might aim for sometime this weekend Stan. Was thinking about it last weekend but wound up buying a couple VWs out of Nanaimo!
I do have an engine stand...the cradle just looked like a "nice to have" for long term storage. You know...toooollllsssss :-D
I do have an engine stand...the cradle just looked like a "nice to have" for long term storage. You know...toooollllsssss :-D
March 12th, 2015, 08:05 AM
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