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Can I pull the front engine mount off to replace the mount springs without removing the crackshaft pully. In other words can I get it under the pully for removal?
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Yes,, but remove the rear mount bolts first, one on each side. Then loosen the other two so the assembly pivots when u lift the front of the motor up. This prevents cracking the flywheel housing -
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Thanks all. I'll get it done first thing tomorrow.Comment
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Mickey, as long as you are pulling the floorboard to pull one rear motor mount bolt, pull the other one too, it won't hurt a thing and will make sure you don't bind anything back there or at the clam shell.You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!Comment
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I have had a annoying vibration at an idle sometimes and around 1000 RPM roughly. It doesn’t seem to matter up or down this has been going on for a couple of years.. I recently noticed that my engine had dropped in the front and the crank wouldn’t go in.at this point the vibration was barely noticeable. I ordered new springs and lifted the engine up replace the front engine mount Springs and...01-10-2019, 06:10 PM -
Was this a farmer fix or just something I’ve not seen before. I’m making a list of parts I need and find no reference to the rubber donut. There were no side springsYou do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Noticed yesterday that the passenger side spring on the front motor mount appears to be leaning toward the rear of the truck. Don't know yet if it is broken, installed improperly or what. Looking at tech articles seems like a simple removal of 2 bolts and bottom nut. Probably block the engine in place. Loosen up the rear L/R engine mounts? Generator might make it tight on drivers side. Going to start...10-06-2020, 09:23 AM -
29 ,original style front mount. I am trying to find answer or solution to why this truck seems to be vibrating and engine not isolated from frame. my question is , does engine actually move on those 2 small springs enough to notice while reving engine while stopped or only under load? mine appears to be just dead . castle nut just on enough for cotter. any suggestions greatly appreciated.05-10-2019, 05:09 AM -
Tuesday I will be installing new front and rear float-a-motor mounts in my model A truck. It would appear that most owners install just the rear mounts, however I purchased both front and rear sets with plans to install both sets. Motor is already installed with the steel mounts.
Has anyone here ever installed the front mounts and if so how high would the motor have to be raised in order to...06-18-2017, 06:17 PM -
Recently I noticed a squeaking sound when my car was idling. I took the belt off and started it up, no difference. It would go away when I revved it up a little bit. Got to be embarrassing at a stop light and the squeak was louder than the engine idling. I've done a ton of work on the engine recently also and the first thought was I hope the damn thing isn't getting ready to seize up. Everything...03-08-2018, 02:42 AM -
The rear end of my cars body sways going around curves, is this a sign that the rear spring is worn out or just the nature of the buggy spring arrangement? Second question, My engine is tilted slightly to the left. I cannot use a socket on the front left side pan bolts. I ended up cutting a slot in those bolts so I could use a large screw driver. Is this a problem? Car came to me with rear...08-03-2021, 08:37 AM -
I've been reviewing engine mount threads. I have FAM's. I checked my doughnuts (top ones) and found them to be easily moved by hand on both sides of the car. I started by adjusting them to Mike K's two full turns on the left and 3/4 on the right, from just hard to move. Got some improvement, but decided to try the 1/8 inch crush on left and 3/4 on right. Then tried 1/8 on both sides after noticing...07-21-2021, 06:46 PM -
Has anyone tried these motor mounts and if so what are your thoughts?
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