Motor Mounts

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hoss

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My 1930 coupe is driveable but I would rubber in the rear motor mounts. The front motor mount has only a rubber cushion under the frame. I would like to replace it with the motor mount with the springs that go above the frame as well as the rubber cushion under the frame. Is there a relatively easy (?) procedure for doing this? Any procedure and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
Sorry for the mistake in my previous thread. I meant to say that I would like to "replace" the rubber in the rear motor mounts
 
There's no reason to add a rubber cushion under the original Ford design front mount. That design has been proven in tests (by Model A Times, of it and the common alternatives) to be the best one.

The rubber made by Snyders and Brattons for the rear mounts fits well. You can replace them with the engine in the car. Andrew's book has a chapter on the how-to.
 
A-JAY, I have a 1930 Coupe that looks like yours. I want to replace the front and rear motor mounts while the motor is in the car. I have the rear motor mount pads (Snyders part # 06640) and the front mount (MACS part# A6031S) that is indicated as the "Original Type" with a metal bar, springs and rubber bumper. I would like any info, or guidance, concerning installation of these while the motor is in the car. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
I would support the engine with an engine hoist, spread the frame, remove the bolts into the flywheel housing, then unbolt the engine mounts to get at the rubber plates.

When I replaced mine while the engine was out, I found that someone had used squares of rubber floormat before.:eek:
 
Thanks Bruce. Your information is exactly what I was looking for. I don't have an engine hoist but I guess I could use a hydralic jack and prop the engine up. What do you think? I don't want to be a pest but I have another question, someone said that if I were to install the front motor mount that the rear mounts should be loosened for the engine to move upward some. Is this true?
 
If you are only replacing the front mount by jacking up the front of the engine, you need to take out the 2 bolts on each rear mount that go into the flywheel housing...or you will risk cracking the flywheel housing.
 
hoss said:
I don't have an engine hoist but I guess I could use a hydralic jack and prop the engine up. What do you think?
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My hoist was $100 at Harbor Fright. I think I saw a similar one at the same $$ at Northern Tool. Used ones should be cheap, too. Maybe Craigslist?
 
The rear motor mounts can be changed one side at a time with the engine in the car. The engine only needs to be lifted slightly to take pressure off the mount.

Les Andrews Mechanics Handbook, Vol.1 has the step by step procedure. The procedure is found on page 1-220 and 1-221. We've changed motor mount pads and plates in a number of club members cars by doing one side at a time. It's easy.

Same for the front. The engine only needs to be lifted just a very slight amount in order to remove the two motor mount bolts. Again, an easy task.
 
Thank you all for your advice and comments. I do appreciate very much. It has helped me greatly. I am going to attack the problem with more confidence.
 
I strongly recommend getting the Les Andrews Mechanics Handbook, Vol.1. It's money well spent.

br,
Tim
 
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