Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan

SSGN · 05-02-2021, 02:25 PM

I have a 68 Chevelle BBC with a Jegs 6 quart pan. The pan is similar to a Hamburgers/B&B etc. The steering linkage touches the pan when turning. I seemed to remember a post and there was a different idler arm some used but I cant seem to find it.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

prostockpete1 · 05-02-2021, 04:28 PM

how much clearance do you need ? maybe shim the motor mounts up a bit

SSGN · 05-02-2021, 07:30 PM

I installed new made in USA stock mounts but I am thinking maybe energy suspension mounts might help. Does anyone know how much higher the engine would sit with a eurothane mount?

Eman · 05-03-2021, 12:46 AM

GM trucks with a 5.7L motor used a metal shim between the engine block and the mount. This might work to get clearance if the bolt pattern is the same for a BBC. I've also use Speedway circle track motor mounts as a shim. Moroso made short and long solid mounts for some vehicles. I have the sam problem on my Camaro and can't use a pan with the deeper frt. section.

chris ok · 05-03-2021, 09:56 AM

I have energy suspension mounts.
They are just a little taller than stock rubber.
I still had to notch my pan for cross member and inner tie rods.
I have milodon 31187.
About 2 1/4” center bolt hole to mounting pad for block.
This is a factory big block car.

05-03-2021, 11:12 AM

Rare Parts makes a longer idler and pitman arm, moves link forward approximately .250.
RP20526 pitman
RP20227 idler

These fit my 69 Camaro, might be diff for the chevelle.
Will change geometry also.

05-02-2021, 02:25 PM	#1
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 129 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan I have a 68 Chevelle BBC with a Jegs 6 quart pan. The pan is similar to a Hamburgers/B&B etc. The steering linkage touches the pan when turning. I seemed to remember a post and there was a different idler arm some used but I cant seem to find it. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin

05-02-2021, 04:28 PM	#2
prostockpete1 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 250 Likes: 3 Liked 89 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan how much clearance do you need ? maybe shim the motor mounts up a bit

05-02-2021, 07:30 PM	#3
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 129 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan I installed new made in USA stock mounts but I am thinking maybe energy suspension mounts might help. Does anyone know how much higher the engine would sit with a eurothane mount? __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin

05-03-2021, 12:46 AM	#4
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 468 Likes: 16 Liked 133 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan GM trucks with a 5.7L motor used a metal shim between the engine block and the mount. This might work to get clearance if the bolt pattern is the same for a BBC. I've also use Speedway circle track motor mounts as a shim. Moroso made short and long solid mounts for some vehicles. I have the sam problem on my Camaro and can't use a pan with the deeper frt. section.

05-03-2021, 09:56 AM	#5
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan I have energy suspension mounts. They are just a little taller than stock rubber. I still had to notch my pan for cross member and inner tie rods. I have milodon 31187. About 2 1/4” center bolt hole to mounting pad for block. This is a factory big block car. Last edited by chris ok; 05-03-2021 at 10:00 AM.

05-03-2021, 11:12 AM	#6
Barry Polley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan Rare Parts makes a longer idler and pitman arm, moves link forward approximately .250. RP20526 pitman RP20227 idler These fit my 69 Camaro, might be diff for the chevelle. Will change geometry also. Last edited by Barry Polley; 05-03-2021 at 11:18 AM.