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Blue 67
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Location: Western WA
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Engine mounts: any tips?!
Hi:
I am replacing the engine in my 67. I have always had clamshell ones so, these ones are new to me. I had hard time even removing the engine since the center bolt getting cut to the engine mount perches' center holes. It seems if the engine doesn't come up %100 straight (or goes down straight), it would be impossible to remove/install the engine. So, here are the questions: - How do you install these mounts? - Does the center bolt gets bolt up after the engine is dropped in place? That would be hard to align to the hole on the perches! - Do you mount the engine mounts to the perches first and then drop the engine? - Can you just convert to clamshell ones? - Any other tips?
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Location: CA
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Re: Engine mounts: any tips?!
If you loosen the bolts that attach the engine stands to the frame and cross member, then you can move the engine stands around to align them with the center bolt on each motor mount. This is the only way I've been able to get those bolts to line up.
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Re: Engine mounts: any tips?!
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I'll come back later with part numbers.. EDIT to post additional information Here ya go.. https://www.performanceonline.com/19...engine-mounts/ They're cheaper at Summit, plus free shipping. |
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: hickory, ky
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Re: Engine mounts: any tips?!
It also pays to have a good mechanics mirror to do this job. Position it to see if you are lining up. I still have trouble when I just have a bare frame. Paitience and perseverance.
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Blue 67
![]() Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Western WA
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Re: Engine mounts: any tips?!
Boy!, seems like a painful process! Specially when you consider that the bellhousing bolts are also have to line up.
About the center bolt, I can't see (too much old oil leak and grime) through my current mounts, is it a bolt which has been introduced from the back of the mount (the engine block side) or is it just a threaded rod? Thanks for all the inputs.
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1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner |
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Location: Portland Oregon
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Re: Engine mounts: any tips?!
Here is a thread I posted some time ago show how to modify the drivers side mount for easier installation especially on power steering trucks.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=773824 The only other thing is to loosen all the mounting bolts on the stands and when putting the bolts in the motor mounts don't tighten any of them until they are all started. It's kinda of a pain on most trucks but on some everything just lines up magically. Good luck.
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Location: Overland Park, Ks.
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Re: Engine mounts: any tips?!
I used to work fleets of trucks that used these mounts. I always hogged out the hole in the bracket with a torch or step drill. The thick washer covered the hole.
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