Replace rear motor mounts

[Zax40]

Is it possible to change the rear motor mounts one at a time with the motor in the car and no frame spreader?

 

[Bruce of MN]

It is a toss up. When I reinstalled my engine in 2020, I didn’t need a spreader.

 

[Phil Brown]

Can it be done.......sure, but I don't think that you'll ever want to do it that way again.

 

[Will N]

I've done it. Lots of lube and mallets.

 

[J Franklin]

A small bottle jack and 2X4 is all that is needed to spread the frame enough to do the job easily.

 

[Bob Bidonde]

I have changed the rear engine mounts in my A's a few times, and it was not necessary to spread the frame.

I did a comparison between an original set of Engine Rear Support Cushions A-5092 Inner and A-5094 Outer that were made by Firestone. The Firestone cushions were laminated rubber with a one ply cloth inner layer. The original Firestone cushions are thinner than the rubber reproductions. So I abrade some rubber off of the thickness of the inner reproduction cushions, about 1/16" to 3/32".

You can see the original Firestone Cushions on Vince Falter's Ford Garage https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/aenginerearsupportcushions.htm

 

[Zax40]

A small bottle jack and 2X4 is all that is needed to spread the frame enough to do the job easily.

That is good to know. I have several bottle jacks and pieces of 2x4 in my garage. But I don't own a frame spreader.

 

[alexiskai]

A small bottle jack and 2X4 is all that is needed to spread the frame enough to do the job easily.

What are the two points you’re using to brace against?

 

[J Franklin]

What are the two points you’re using to brace against?

The frame rails.

 

[J Franklin]

What are the two points you’re using to brace against?

The frame rails. I---I