Motor and Tranny install???????

So, I'm building my first rod and I am installing the motor and tranny. I squared the motor/tranny in the frame and had it where I wanted it, made the motor mounts and installled. Then went back to measure for squareness and the motor had moved to the passenger side about 3/8". I'm going to cut the mounts back out and redo the motor positioning. I have read that some motors cranks are offset. I have a 440 bb and was curious if this motor's crankshaft was offset?

Also, any tips on the mock up stage for installing the motor would be awesome. I know sometimes things don't always work the first time. It's just part of the fab process.

B-dub

 

just make sure the intake plane is level and you can offset the motor as much as you need to clear steering. check out factory offset in big mopars.

 

Yeah, the plane was level and the angle is matched with the pinion angle. So I figured if it was moved over a bit it was going to be ok, as long as the tailshaft didn't move. But, I'm running traditional steering and I think the steering will not be a issue. So, I am going to try and center the motor as best as possible.

 

Many cars and truck are offset to the Passenger side. This is to allow Steering column clearance.

Some as much 2 inches. Which is only 1 inch off center.

When we put the 8.3 LITER in the dodge SRT 10, They were 52 mm offset, to clear the steering shaft. No effect on side to side pinion angle. even at 155 Mph

 

So, my rod is open engine bay or fenderless, however you want to say it. If the engine is offset 3/8 of inch will it really make that much difference when evrything thing else will be centered. If the engine was covered it wouldn't make much difference.

 

Only if you tell people. Other then that, they will never know!

If you are saying the crank is off center 3/8, to one side.. that is only 3/16 to one side.

Say it is 15 3/8 ds and 15 ps

That is only 3/16ths offset, at centerline!

 

Yeah I get that. When I measured last night. It was 3/4" to PS. Which is 3/8" off center. I don't think it will that big of a deal. I just to to take some more measurements and make sure that it is equal on both sides. If so, then I won't worry about it.

 

an off topic car, but on THIS topic; Audis had their engines set to the passenger side by several inches for years. and, historically, they're great handling cars.... not the best looking with the hood up, if you're striving for balance!
most Offy roadsters had the engine offset by a variable amount... looks funny, works great.