Amc 360 factory engine bay position

[ThisGuyUKnow]

I have tried Google for this question but I think my info is a little too specific.

I bought my 80 Cherokee as a roller so I never had the factory 360 in my possession. It was originally a 360/727/219 equipped vehicle.

I am putting a different engine and drivetrain in. What I am trying to find is the position of the original trans to engine mating surface.

I'm dealing with components of different lengths than factory and trying to go ahead and plan out where I'm going to place everything, mainly how far forward or rearward I'm gonna mount the new engine.

If someone out there can pop unDer their rig and give me a measure meant from some constant point like the motor mounts at the frame or something I would greatly appreciate it.

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My buddy had the same issues and questions. I will get him in touch with you.

[rambling_rebel]

i'm the buddy he speaks of
i have tons of pictures i did during my 258 to 360 upgrade
and comparing it to an existing factory j20 truck afterwards
i can look through my archive
is there a specific spot you needed a picture of?
meanwhile i'll start going through my electronic files
rr

[ThisGuyUKnow]

All I need to know is where the back of the motor (tranny matting surface) would sit factory. That way I know where my transfer case will end up vs the stock. I have some adjustment in how I'm doing the motor mounts so I can move the engine forward or back some if need be.

[J20 project]

On my 360 powered 1980 Chero......approx. 15 ins from the center of the front motor mount hole(drivers side) to the front of my 727 trans.


J20

[ThisGuyUKnow]

On my 360 powered 1980 Chero......approx. 15 ins from the center of the front motor mount hole(drivers side) to the front of my 727 trans.


J20

Perfect. I'll have to crawl under with a tape measure tomorrow!

[ThisGuyUKnow]

On my 360 powered 1980 Chero......approx. 15 ins from the center of the front motor mount hole(drivers side) to the front of my 727 trans.


J20

to make 100 percent sure im tracking the same thing you are you are talking about the front hole of the two in the picture here where the plate is mounted?

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1441/0114/products/20170208_151640_1024x1024.jpg?v=1486595375

[J20 project]

So it appears that in the pic that left is rearwards and right is to the front of the jeep. I measured to the center line of the holes covered by the bolt plate. So the holes not used in your pic

[ThisGuyUKnow]

So it appears that in the pic that left is rearwards and right is to the front of the jeep. I measured to the center line of the holes covered by the bolt plate. So the holes not used in your pic

Yep that's what I was tracking cool. Now I know! Looks like I'm about 2 inches shorter than factory.