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Motor Mounts - Thread that never dies..
I tried to search and find the answer to my question but the more I read the more I became confused.
I purchased my kit at the end of 1997 with the intension of installing a 351w. Which I am now going to install. What Engine mounts do I have? Do I need lowered ones (I would like them If I don't have them) or do I already have the lowered ones? And what isolator mounts do I need? It wasen't clear when Classic started sending out lowered mounts so I'm not sure what I have. Also, I was starting to look for the Ford Engine isolators D7ZZ-6038-A and D7ZZ-6038-B. But I thought one of the threads indicated these are no longer available? What should I do? :JEKYLHYDE |
If you have the lowered mounts they have a flat surface for the engine isolator. There is one large hole for a 9/16 bolt and a small locator hole below it. The old mounts had a hold through the side. If you want to use a taller intake such as the Performer RPM then you will need the lower mounts for hood clearance.
The new engine isolators are a Napa# 602-1639. They are from a newer style Mustang GT. As far as I know the Ford mounts for the old brackets are no longer available. Don |
The 351W motor mounts I use have the horizontal bolt through them to attach them to the chassis. They are the early (60's) style.
Anchor brand, part # 2287 about $24 each |
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Still somewhat confused. Here is a pic of what I have. They appear to have a flat mounting area yet also have holes for side attachment. What are they?
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I picked up my kit in November so I assume I have the new ones and they look nothing like that. They are 2 pieces of flat steel welded like a hinge, with a stiffener in between to keep pieces at a proper angle. If you need some pictures to help out let me know. Also the motor mount part numbers you posted earlier is what I installed in the car last month. Seem to align everything properly.
Kirk |
Jim, Those are the old style mounts that use the Ford isolators.
Don |
The thread that never dies, never dies, because CR in it's infinite wisdom (there I go again, sorry) proclaimed that one size fits all as far as small blocks were concerned. The "School Solution" for 351W motors was don't use a Performer RPM intake so the air cleaner would fit under the hood.
The field solution was cut the factory frame mounts down 3/4" - 7/8", re-weld them, and then your Performer RPM/Wiand Stealth would fit just fine. Then Energy-Suspension introduced polyurethane engine and trans mounts. Instead of the engine shaking, the car rocks a little at idle. But when you nail it, the engine stays put, sidepipes don't hit the body cutouts, and aircleaner doesn't hit the hood. But the E-S mounts only fit late ('79 - up) Mustang frames. I had a pair of frame mounts that used the ES late Mustang engine mounts, nut ball 14mm bolts , and all. But work it does. Don likes the NAPA mounts. I like the ES mounts. Take your pick. Sent my cardboard shop mock-ups to CR and they started making them. You should be able to get late Mustang mounts directly from CR with the 3/4" engine drop. Just remember to check your sidepipe alignment. If the engine drops 3/4", so must the trans, or the engine will tilt foreward, and the sidepipes won't be parallel with the body. |
Another backordered part....
Called classic a week ago.... Motor mounts are backordered....Do they have anything in stock? A couple pieces of metal welded together, how difficult/expensive is that to keep in stock. Sorry...Rant!
I'm going to make my own if they aren't available by the time my engine get's to my door. I could cut and modify the old mounts but I already purchased the new style Napa issolators. Can I modify the old stye mounts to use the new issolators? Maybe if someone can post a pick of what the new classic mounts look like? Thanks! |
One of these days I'll learn how to post photos here. Send me an e-mail (jwalsh21@ix.netcom.com), and I'll return shots of the frame and motormount setup. Not too hard to get a welding shop to make them up for you.
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Pictures, please!
Jack21 - I'd really like to see the pictures too - I'm currently scraping the hood with a torkerII/holley combination, and I'd love to see your fix as well.
Thanks, JLW (jwinkler@texas.net) PS - DV - you've got a thread about mounting 4-point harnesses in a CR, and the thread apparently had pictures at one point. Any chance you've got those archived somewhere too? Thanks again, JLW |
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