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duke36 · 10-23-2016, 01:48 PM

Will the frame spreader as in the attached photo work with F150 tranny and orig. eng. mounts? Concerned about clearance issues before taking everything apart for access.

CarlG · 10-23-2016, 06:44 PM

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It's really tight. What I have done is to place a 2x4 inside each frame rail in order to get a tad more clearance. I haven't used the exact frame spreader you show, but I have used this one: http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/frame-spreader , and it worked ok as I have described above. YMMV

10-23-2016, 01:48 PM	#1
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Frame spreader/F150 trans Will the frame spreader as in the attached photo work with F150 tranny and orig. eng. mounts? Concerned about clearance issues before taking everything apart for access. Last edited by duke36; 03-27-2017 at 10:18 AM.

10-23-2016, 06:44 PM	#2
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,116	Re: Frame spreader/F150 trans Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It's really tight. What I have done is to place a 2x4 inside each frame rail in order to get a tad more clearance. I haven't used the exact frame spreader you show, but I have used this one: http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/frame-spreader , and it worked ok as I have described above. YMMV __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club