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Old 05-21-2019, 10:33 AM   #1
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Engine mount questions

I'm replacing the engine in my '67 after I pressure wash and clean up the frame and suspension.

So my question is, is it easier to remove the frame mounts as pictured and bolt them to the new engine mounts first; or leave them in place and just try to line up each bolt to the engine mount to the stands when going back in?
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Old 05-21-2019, 10:37 AM   #2
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Re: Engine mount questions

Leave them as-is

I'd straighten out the trans first though
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Old 05-21-2019, 10:40 AM   #3
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Leave them as-is

I'd straighten out the trans first though
Thanks - Trans slipped a bit on the jack - will be sure to align properly before going back in....
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Old 05-21-2019, 12:12 PM   #4
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Re: Engine mount questions

I would loosen the bolts on the frame mounts so you have a bit of play to make it easier to get the center motor mount bolts to start as you lower the engine.
Here is a link to a couple of motor mount tips.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=773824
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Old 05-21-2019, 12:29 PM   #5
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Re: Engine mount questions

I would also loosen the frame mount bolts, so that they can wiggle a bit. It's a pain to loosen and re-tighten them, but totally worth it.
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Re: Engine mount questions

Would this be the time to convert the mounts to the single center bolt style somehow? If so, what would be needed?

I have my motor out right now and yeah it was a PITA to change the mounts when I bought the truck.
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Old 05-21-2019, 02:32 PM   #7
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Would this be the time to convert the mounts to the single center bolt style somehow? If so, what would be needed?

I have my motor out right now and yeah it was a PITA to change the mounts when I bought the truck.
I agree - a single center bolt style would make life much easier. Has anyone done this ?

The attached pic is from another group and is a '79 C10 - wonder what it would take to convert to this style?
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Old 05-21-2019, 05:33 PM   #8
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Re: Engine mount questions

I have a set that came off a 67 with a 350 in it if someone is interested in them I can list them in the parts section for sale .
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Old 05-21-2019, 05:51 PM   #9
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I have a set that came off a 67 with a 350 in it if someone is interested in them I can list them in the parts section for sale .
Are these stock ‘67 stands or single bolt similar to the picture?
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Old 05-21-2019, 06:03 PM   #10
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Single bolt ,They came on a unfinished project truck small block with headers I bought a while back .I sold the engine to a member here and the frame locally .
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Old 05-21-2019, 06:07 PM   #11
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Single bolt ,They came on a unfinished project truck small block with headers I bought a while back .I sold the engine to a member here and the frame locally .
Cool. I’m interested please post as appropriate in the classifieds with a pic and let me know

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Old 05-21-2019, 07:58 PM   #12
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Re: Engine mount questions

Can you show a picture of the standard and single bolt style that you guys are talking about, side by side? I would like to know what you're talking about.
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