FAQ |
Members List |
Social Groups |
Calendar |
Search |
Today's Posts |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
any tips on how to install my motors mounts
need to changes out my motor mounts on my 72 formula .seems to be a pain in the ass with the suspension still on any tips
|
#2
|
||||
|
||||
You want to change the mounting plates that are bolted to the subframe? Are you changing the engine from Pontiac to something else?
__________________
1970 Trans Am 1971 Trans Am 1974 Trans Am 1978 Y88 Trans Am W72/auto 1979 10th Anniversary Trans Am 1984 Trans Am 1993 Trans Am 1999 30th Anniversary Trans Am 2001 10th anniversary Firehawk #104 2006 GTO |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
My experience is that a swivel socket (usually 9/16, if the bolts are USS, 15MM on metric bolts) on a long 3/8 extension will usually get on the nuts inside of the front crossmember. Usually just using a 3/8 swivel joint with a regular socket attached may not get you enough angle, you should try to have a swivel socket of the correct size, with the universal made into it. Socket pictured below:
If you can't get on the nuts through the lower control arm mounting holes with a swivel and extension. I have used a large step drill to make holes large enough for the swivel socket to fit through. The crossmember is plenty strong enough that a hole on both sides of the crossmember won't have any effect. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#5
|
|||
|
|||
no the p.o i think had a chevy in it but i want to put back the original engine , which he kept. the motor mount were altered and i need to go back to the original type
|
#6
|
||||
|
||||
Bottom, roughly a 3/4 inch hole will allow the swivel socket to be inserted into the crossmember with a long extension. I had to do this to change the mounts on an 84 cutlass without removing the lower control arms. Changeover from diesel to gas engine.
|
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Swivel socket with long extension. If not a "correct" restoration I replace the bolts with locking nuts/bolts which makes installation by myself much easier. Once the nuts are started you don't need tools up inside the frame anymore.
__________________
John Paige Lab-14.com |
Reply |
|
|