Complete (13 MB) - Chris Alston's Chassisworks

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You can now final tighten the brake line atthe caliper adapter.Repeat this procedure for the passengerside brake line assembly.Installing BilletEngine Mounts & TransmissionMid PlateFor clarity, some of the engine installationphotos are shown without the clip installed inthe car. If you have the luxury of a liftavailable, it is actually easier to set the bodyonto the frame with the engine and transmissioninstalled. This does present its ownproblems because it is more difficult to alignthe body mounting locations. You will needa lot of extra hands and three floor jacks tomove the frame and engine assembly underthe car. A safety note: The car will be veryrear end heavy and tend to tip on the lift.We show how to install our clip on jackstands because we feel it is a more popularinstallation method.There are two types of motor mountsavailable; motor plates, and side mounts.The <strong>Chassisworks</strong> motor plates areavailable for small and big block Chevyengines. They are shipped completelymachined and ready to bolt in. Theysandwich between the water pump andblock and bolt to tabs that are pre-welded tothe frame.917703 Page 53
Insert one urethane bushing into each sideof the billet mount. Install the steel sleeveinto the bushings.There is no need to lubricate the urethanebushing assembly, it does not rotate.Repeat the bushing and sleeve installationfor the other billet side mount.Install the assembled billet mount to theengine block with the stainless steel 3/8-16 x1 1/2 inch socket head allens and 3/8-inchhigh collar lockwashers provided. It is bestto start all three fasteners before finaltightening the billet mount to the block.Once both billet mounts are installed, youcan install the mid plate.Bolt the automatic transmission mid plate tothe back of the engine block. <strong>Chassisworks</strong>manufactures different automatic mid platesfor use with Chevrolet and Pontiac V8.Page 54 917703
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AN
Page 3 and 4: CONGRATULATIONSYou have purchased t
Page 5 and 6: DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTYPurchasers re
Page 7 and 8: Installing SuspensionNote: The phot
Page 9 and 10: The balljoint is then screwed into
Page 11 and 12: Thread the balljoint in as far as p
Page 13 and 14: Next, chase the threads in the lowe
Page 15 and 16: If you have to remove the lower A-a
Page 17 and 18: Next, install the shock simulator a
Page 20: With the cotter pin installed, use
Page 26 and 27: Install the tie rod end in the stee
Page 28 and 29: First, check and record the camber
Page 30 and 31: Next, set the bar level and tighten
Page 32 and 33: Next, you can final assemble the ti
Page 34 and 35: The caps are held in place with the
Page 36 and 37: With both bushings on the bar, brin
Page 38 and 39: Next, slide the link eyebolt onto t
Page 41 and 42: Screw the spring seat adjuster onto
Page 43 and 44: Install the lower shock spud first.
Page 45 and 46: Add a drop of Loctite to the thread
Page 47 and 48: Pack the outer wheel bearing as you
Page 49 and 50: Next, install the Wilwood brake cal
Page 51 and 52: Use a 3/8” wrench to tighten the
Page 53: Move the spindle to full right lock
Page 57 and 58: These optional stainless steel "spu
Page 59 and 60: Installing Manual Transmission,Clut
Page 61 and 62: Item 5916-F20-03 Turbo 400, 200-4R,
Page 63 and 64: After you remove the engine, place
Page 65 and 66: Use vise grip pliers and an end wre
Page 67 and 68: Disconnect the clamps that attach t
Page 69 and 70: Remove the bolts that attach the en
Page 71 and 72: You need three people; one to opera
Page 73 and 74: Lower the clip to the ground and pu
Page 75 and 76: This is the correct orientation of
Page 77 and 78: Place the top part of the mid and r
Page 79 and 80: Install the lower half of the rear
Page 81 and 82: Measure from the lip on the rocker
Page 83 and 84: Attach the stock hook rod to the pa
Page 85 and 86: Install two 1/2” self-locking set
Page 87 and 88: Slide the splined end of the u-join
Page 89 and 90: This is a photo of the completed in
Page 91 and 92: Drill a 1/8” hole centered in the
Page 93 and 94: Drill the remaining rivet holes sta
Page 95 and 96: Installing HeadersSpecial Note: We
Page 97 and 98: Installing SubframeConnectorsThe su
Page 99 and 100: Once you have all the bolts removed
Page 101 and 102: The spring clips can be just as tri
Page 103 and 104: Slide a 3/8 inch flat washer over t
Page 105 and 106:
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