V8 in a 76 Gremlin

I’m in the process of installing a 360 in my 1976 Gremlin that had a 258 6 cylinder.  I purchased a set of Bulltear 6 cylinder to V8 conversion mounts.  All went well until I bolted th mounts to the crossmember.  The steering center link rubs the oil pan and the oil pan is barely clearing the crossmember.  Has anyone had this problem?  The trans is a built 904 and is connected.  The oil pan is a stock Milodon.  Any ideas on how to raise the engine a bit?  How much oil pan clearance is spec with a V8?

If you saw the Bulltear website photos of the mounts, you are correct.  I installed them the way you mentioned.  That’s why I’m dumbfounded.  I sent photos to Bulltear, but they have no explanation of why the engine sits low.

I have thought about doing that also.  However, when you raise the engine, the bolt holes go out of alignment.  I’ll probably disconnect the mounts and raise the engine and see what kind of shimming is needed. I was hoping to hear from a V8 Gremlin owner that could give me an idea on how much space is between the oil pan and center link.  Also the space between the oil pan and the crossmember.

Have you tried swapping the lower halves of the mounts?

Not yet.  I’m hoping to get back to this project this weekend.  The bottom mounts look to be centered, and switching or flipping them won’t make a difference.