1967 Hemi K member to hemi motor

[Bold & Old]

Ok ... I am about to start attaching the restored K member to my hemi motor with the motor mounts installed on K member. My question is do I need to have any bushings pressed in the K member before I start the installation? I imagine this is old stuff to most all members here on B Bodies... I am new to Mopar so bear with me please.

I plan on installing all the restored parts including steering box, A frames upper and lower, etc. that pertain to the K member before it is raised into the engine bay I have been told. I think the lower shock mounts must have the shock absorbers installed too.

Can anyone give me any short cut tricks that could help me along?

Thank you in advance!! Mike

 

[Beekeeper]

No bushings to press in the k member. I would install the mounts on the block then attach the k member to the mounts.

 

[Bold & Old]

Yes ... I miss spoke ... the mounts are on the block now the insulators are on the K member now. I have only to raise the K member up to the motor mounts and install the two nuts one for each side.

 

[Jerry Hall]

I always put everything on the engine, mounted to the K frame with the transmission and transmission mount, but do no suspension, as in control arms, brakes, spindles hubs or discs. I find that easier for me to do later on the lift.

 

[Bold & Old]

I always put everything on the engine, mounted to the K frame with the transmission and transmission mount, but do no suspension, as in control arms, brakes, spindles hubs or discs. I find that easier for me to do later on the lift.

The motor is on the a cart and sits high enough to roll under the body when its time.

 

[Ceedawg]

I believe I’d have the steering box and idlearm on also with ‘complete’ engine

 

[Bold & Old]

The motor is on the a cart and sits high enough to roll under the body when its time.

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I always put everything on the engine, mounted to the K frame with the transmission and transmission mount, but do no suspension, as in control arms, brakes, spindles hubs or discs. I find that easier for me to do later on the lift.

 

[Bold & Old]

Thanks for the good scoop.... The big motor is bulky and is over 1000lbs + with trans attached...... would be harder to fit all of the suspension at once.