Oh yeah, in the second picture to the left of the master, you can see the end of the steering column. Is that tab that comes off of the column to shift the trans on a column shift car? Im pretty sure that is what my car used to be.

Thanks for the help

 

Originally there was a rod from that tab to a pivot bracket on the frame, then another rod to the trans lever. If your steering column still has the mounting provision on the right side for where the shift arm was, then yes yours was a column shift. But if your car had a console shifter (or manual trans), there would be nothing on the collar of the column. Still would have the rods setup, and when you shift at the console the rods moves the lever which would rotate the collar on the steering column. That acts as an ignition lockout by preventing you from turning the key unless it's in park, which is how it works on a column shift. Be sure to wire that tab all the way in the up position, or you won't be able to turn the key.

 

I don't think you'll have a problem with the braces interfering with valve cover removal. Looks like the valve covers will clear if you have the air cleaner off and tilt them up towards the carb as you clear the rocker arms. It probably will be close though!

 

I am worried about when the engine torques sideways, then the valve covers will hit the bracing.

 

Thanks for the help

 

I hope you're running solid motor mounts with that engine! Rubber mounts wont last long with the torque and HP that big fella makes!

 

What solid mounts are good for this engine? And if using solid mounts for the engine, shall one use poly mounts for the tranny so there will be some flexibility?

 

pretty much all the solid mounts are equal since they're all steel. Some are thicker than others, so you just need to ensure they are at least 1/4" steel. Always have to run a polyurethane or rubber trans mount when using a solid engine mount or you'll break the transmission housing.

 

Ok thanks. But the vibrations of the engine are felt inside the car? So poly mounts are not strong for the 572? Just to know.

 

Poly mounts have an interlock, so they won't separate like rubber ones can. I had solid on mine, and switched to poly. Vibrations were a little less with the poly, although I'm not expecting it to drive like a Cadillac.