......For a '72 351c into Shag (68)?
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Which Motor mounts......
- Thread starter cmayna
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Lemmiwinks
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The same mounts as a 289 or a 302."cmayna" said:
joesgt281
Member
I personally really like my TCP mounts
Yeah, I agree that the TCP mounts are mighty fine looking.
daveSanborn
Active Member
TCP mounts = $140+
Regular old parts store OEM style mounts = $30
Plus, the TCP mounts offer very little insulation.... they're one step away from a solid mount.
Regular old parts store OEM style mounts = $30
Plus, the TCP mounts offer very little insulation.... they're one step away from a solid mount.
Fast68back
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But they do offer a little adjustability.
daveSanborn
Active Member
"Fast68back" said:
Which shouldn't really be necessary for a 351C into a 67/68.
Dear Mrs. Sanborn,
Please give David a spanking for being so right. I'm sick and tired of it.
:rofl
Please give David a spanking for being so right. I'm sick and tired of it.
:rofl
Whatever you do, if you're going to use stock mounts, test fit the mounts to the frame mounts before trying to drop an engine in.
A vast majority of the motor mounts out there now seem to be made wrong. The "dog ears" aren't bent right making the holes not line up with the holes in the frame mount. I've run into this with the last 2 engines I've helped install. The fix is to use a uni-bit and make the holes larger on the motor mounts, but if you're not expecting that, and have an engine dangling from a cherry picker, it can be EXTREMELY frustrating trying to figure out why you can't get that friggin engine in, when you've had no problems a million times before.
When you have your motor mounts, set them in the car, and stick the long bolt into place to make sure they will work. If they don't, adjust the holes until they do.
A vast majority of the motor mounts out there now seem to be made wrong. The "dog ears" aren't bent right making the holes not line up with the holes in the frame mount. I've run into this with the last 2 engines I've helped install. The fix is to use a uni-bit and make the holes larger on the motor mounts, but if you're not expecting that, and have an engine dangling from a cherry picker, it can be EXTREMELY frustrating trying to figure out why you can't get that friggin engine in, when you've had no problems a million times before.
When you have your motor mounts, set them in the car, and stick the long bolt into place to make sure they will work. If they don't, adjust the holes until they do.
As far as I know, there is only one company making factory replacement mounts: Anchor. They're so-so quality, and I've had the same problem getting the holes to line up. I usually end up slotting the holes in the mount a bit.
I'd recommend either some Lakewood high-durometer mounts or Ron Morris or TCP mounts. I went through a set of factory mounts in less than 30k mi and I don't have as much torque as you're going to get with a cleveland.
I'd recommend either some Lakewood high-durometer mounts or Ron Morris or TCP mounts. I went through a set of factory mounts in less than 30k mi and I don't have as much torque as you're going to get with a cleveland.
joesgt281
Member
"Fast68back" said:
There's a set out there, similar in appearance to the TCP that has alot of adjustability.
I didn't need adjustability and considered that to add weakness to the design.
The TCPs have a very hard plastic bushing in them so yes, they are almost like being solid.
I've got a torque-monster under the hood so I wanted the strongest mount I could get.
My car is very streetable but does have a nice cam in it.
I don't find the vibration bad at all, but I was really going for 60% racecar, 40% streetcar concept anyway...loud, fast, nasty.
daveSanborn
Active Member
The Ron Morris engine mounts are similar to the TCP design yet offer the adjustability you speak of.
Actually my original motor mounts from Shag are looking pretty good. Sand blasted the brackets last night and can't believe how nice the insulators are still, but being pretty old I might just replace the insulators anyways.
Has anyone seen my mount to block bolts? Not very organized for this resto project.
Has anyone seen my mount to block bolts? Not very organized for this resto project.
If they are original Ford motor mounts, and the rubber looks good, then just go for it!