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**americanmusc1e** · 09-18-2009, 07:25 PM

I busted my old motor mount and instead of buying $80 worth of polyurethane...........................................................

weld the nut to the plate:

somethin' like this????

bobbo · 09-18-2009, 08:01 PM

Really? Rubber mounts are really cheap, You still may get some vibration doing what's pictured. If you don't want to foot the bill for poly, at least stick with original. Just my .02.

big mike71 · 09-18-2009, 08:02 PM

As much as it hurts break down and spend the bread.

**americanmusc1e** · 09-18-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

As much as it hurts break down and spend the bread.

My design is that bad huh!!!!

Sinister · 09-18-2009, 08:18 PM

X3

71tahoe · 09-18-2009, 08:30 PM

Not advocating but I think you need to try it and tell us. Here's some things I notice that could cause problems.

1. Make sure the insulator on topside is the same thickness as the old mount.

2. Make sure to use a locknut. Not a spin locknut but one that is dimpled.

3. You might have to enlarge the hole in the tower and put the bolt through a rubber hose too.

4. Get a safety cable to contain the torque if/when it may or may not let go.

Not a complete list of "what might go wrong" by any means.

Now for a recommendation - go to autozone and spend about $8 for the one designed for that. Then you'll have a backup in case you try it and fail miserably.

lowriden58 · 09-18-2009, 09:31 PM

$7.99 each from NAPA online.. spend the $$ and do it right

Longhorn Man · 09-18-2009, 10:36 PM

if/ when it fails, it'll happen when you stab the throttle from a stand still. The engine will lean over, and lock the throttle in that position, possibly even causing more throttle.
Just buy some motor mounts.

powell72 · 09-18-2009, 10:55 PM

A for effort, and not so good on the result, go get some new mounts and let the cob webs out of your wallet!

mclairmo · 09-18-2009, 11:49 PM

I assume he's not serious about running those homemade disasters waiting to happen.

big mike71 · 09-19-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclairmo

I assume he's not serious about running those homemade disasters waiting to happen.

you say stuff like this and wonder why people crack on you.

*highperf4x4* · 09-19-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

you say stuff like this and wonder why people crack on you.

Yeah I was thinking the same thing myself.

mclairmo · 09-20-2009, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

you say stuff like this and wonder why people crack on you.

t.o.

big mike71 · 09-20-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclairmo

t.o.

What does Terrel Owens have to do with this.

mclairmo · 09-21-2009, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

What does Terrel Owens have to do with this.

LOL. That's a good one.

*highperf4x4* · 09-18-2009, 11:53 PM

Yeah get the cheap mounts if you have to because it's a little risky. I even snapped an iron exhaust maninfold in half once!

You've got steel headers so you're even more likely to damage them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

if/ when it fails, it'll happen when you stab the throttle from a stand still. The engine will lean over, and lock the throttle in that position, possibly even causing more throttle.
Just buy some motor mounts.

I'm gonna second that.

**americanmusc1e** · 09-19-2009, 10:59 AM

My Idea wasn't to be cheap, I wanted an interlocking mount that was tougher than the rubber ones. If I thought the cheap rubber mounts would last, I would put them on there. The ones I have on there now, I put on less than a year ago!!!!! I guess I'll break down and buy the polyurethane.........

cdowns · 09-19-2009, 11:16 AM

use stock mounts and add a torque strap too

*highperf4x4* · 09-19-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

use stock mounts and add a torque strap too

Yeah after I broke the iron exhaust manifold, I added a chain that I bolted from the frame to the first exhaust manifold bolt as a back up

haminator · 09-20-2009, 12:53 AM

I saw a cable from the drivers side manifold to the frame on a 70 once, it looked factory. Maybe a recall/waranty fix.

Longhorn Man · 09-20-2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haminator

I saw a cable from the drivers side manifold to the frame on a 70 once, it looked factory. Maybe a recall/waranty fix.

Yes, that is a recall thing.

jbristo67 · 09-20-2009, 01:14 AM

Dude you can get a set at auto zone for 30

*highperf4x4* · 09-22-2009, 12:28 AM

See???? And you weren't sure if you wanted a 383 or not! hmf

*highperf4x4* · 09-23-2009, 11:50 PM

Your engine got alot of vibration?

**americanmusc1e** · 09-24-2009, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Your engine got alot of vibration?

well when I put in the 383, I took the motor stands off to paint them, I might not have gotten everything tight enough...........this time I put red loctite and lockwashers!!!!!

09-18-2009, 07:25 PM	#1
americanmusc1e Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,079	Will this Work, or am I crazy!!!! I busted my old motor mount and instead of buying $80 worth of polyurethane........................................................... weld the nut to the plate: somethin' like this???? __________________ -- Josh Instagram: @americanmusc1e OLD SKOOL-- 1970 C10. 454/Th400/3.07 posi Build Thread FARM TRUCK----1949 Chevrolet 3800 Power Wagon Hauler Build Thread 1999 4wd OBS Tahoe - daily. DM me if you can't see photos i posted

09-18-2009, 08:01 PM	#2
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: Will this Work, or am I crazy!!!! Really? Rubber mounts are really cheap, You still may get some vibration doing what's pictured. If you don't want to foot the bill for poly, at least stick with original. Just my .02. __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

09-18-2009, 08:02 PM	#3
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Will this Work, or am I crazy!!!! As much as it hurts break down and spend the bread. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

09-18-2009, 08:18 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Will this Work, or am I crazy!!!! X3 __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

09-18-2009, 08:30 PM	#6
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Will this Work, or am I crazy!!!! Not advocating but I think you need to try it and tell us. Here's some things I notice that could cause problems. 1. Make sure the insulator on topside is the same thickness as the old mount. 2. Make sure to use a locknut. Not a spin locknut but one that is dimpled. 3. You might have to enlarge the hole in the tower and put the bolt through a rubber hose too. 4. Get a safety cable to contain the torque if/when it may or may not let go. Not a complete list of "what might go wrong" by any means. Now for a recommendation - go to autozone and spend about $8 for the one designed for that. Then you'll have a backup in case you try it and fail miserably.

09-18-2009, 09:31 PM	#7
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Will this Work, or am I crazy!!!! $7.99 each from NAPA online.. spend the $$ and do it right __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

09-18-2009, 10:36 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Will this Work, or am I crazy!!!! if/ when it fails, it'll happen when you stab the throttle from a stand still. The engine will lean over, and lock the throttle in that position, possibly even causing more throttle. Just buy some motor mounts.

09-18-2009, 10:55 PM	#9
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Will this Work, or am I crazy!!!! A for effort, and not so good on the result, go get some new mounts and let the cob webs out of your wallet! __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

09-18-2009, 11:49 PM	#10
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Will this Work, or am I crazy!!!! I assume he's not serious about running those homemade disasters waiting to happen.

09-19-2009, 10:59 AM	#17
americanmusc1e Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,079	Re: Will this Work, or am I crazy!!!! My Idea wasn't to be cheap, I wanted an interlocking mount that was tougher than the rubber ones. If I thought the cheap rubber mounts would last, I would put them on there. The ones I have on there now, I put on less than a year ago!!!!! I guess I'll break down and buy the polyurethane......... __________________ -- Josh Instagram: @americanmusc1e OLD SKOOL-- 1970 C10. 454/Th400/3.07 posi Build Thread FARM TRUCK----1949 Chevrolet 3800 Power Wagon Hauler Build Thread 1999 4wd OBS Tahoe - daily. DM me if you can't see photos i posted

09-19-2009, 11:16 AM	#18
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Will this Work, or am I crazy!!!! use stock mounts and add a torque strap too __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-20-2009, 12:53 AM	#20
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: Will this Work, or am I crazy!!!! I saw a cable from the drivers side manifold to the frame on a 70 once, it looked factory. Maybe a recall/waranty fix.

09-20-2009, 01:14 AM	#22
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Will this Work, or am I crazy!!!! Dude you can get a set at auto zone for 30 __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

09-22-2009, 12:28 AM	#23
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