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joe231 · 01-21-2009, 09:39 PM

I am trying to get new motor mounts for the 283 in the '66.....
everywhere I look says #2282.
I got a pair and the passenger side will work fine but the drivers side interferes with my factory power steering bracket.
I can't find any that look like the ones on it.
here is what everyone sells

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as you can see the ones I have fit with the power steering bracket, and the new ones are just too long and too square. I realize that I can modify the bracket or the mount.....
I would like to know if anyone else has encountered this problem.
TIA

it seems my battle with the universe is on

**Captainfab** · 01-22-2009, 12:59 AM

It's been a while since I've used those old style mounts, but I'd say you're going to have to modify one or the other. I'd probably mod the mount.

joe231 · 01-22-2009, 01:19 AM

that is what I was thinking.....i'll get the porta-band after it soon...
i'm guessing it was a design change by the after-market suppliers
thanks Capt.!
BTW, what mounts do you use?

**Captainfab** · 01-22-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

BTW, what mounts do you use?

I usually use the '73 and up style mounts. Some say they're ugly, but I don't think so....plus they're a better design from a durability viewpoint IMO.

502tripower · 01-22-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

I usually use the '73 and up style mounts. Some say they're ugly, but I don't think so....plus they're a better design from a durability viewpoint IMO.

Not to mention you can then buy headers for 73' up that fit better.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-22-2009, 05:45 PM

Did the rubber break on your old mounts? I never saw one with factory p/s. If that is all that is needed you can probably get www.steelerubber.com to revulcanize them. I think you will have to call on that one though.

Plus I didn't have any problem with later headers with the stock mounts. all you have to do is ask for a 72 year model.

joe231 · 01-23-2009, 12:23 AM

yeah the rubber on one is oil soaked and torn loose, the other one is just loose.
these new mounts are like 8 bucks apiece, so i have no heart-burn about mod'n' 'em

yeah i got the power steering brackets from Captainfab. they are for the short water pump, it tucks the pump low and tight to the block

01-21-2009, 09:39 PM	#1
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	I need Motor mount HELP!!! I am trying to get new motor mounts for the 283 in the '66..... everywhere I look says #2282. I got a pair and the passenger side will work fine but the drivers side interferes with my factory power steering bracket. I can't find any that look like the ones on it. here is what everyone sells and here is what I have as you can see the ones I have fit with the power steering bracket, and the new ones are just too long and too square. I realize that I can modify the bracket or the mount..... I would like to know if anyone else has encountered this problem. TIA it seems my battle with the universe is on __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 01-21-2009 at 09:43 PM.

01-22-2009, 01:19 AM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I need Motor mount HELP!!! that is what I was thinking.....i'll get the porta-band after it soon... i'm guessing it was a design change by the after-market suppliers thanks Capt.! BTW, what mounts do you use? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-22-2009, 05:45 PM	#6
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: I need Motor mount HELP!!! Did the rubber break on your old mounts? I never saw one with factory p/s. If that is all that is needed you can probably get www.steelerubber.com to revulcanize them. I think you will have to call on that one though. Plus I didn't have any problem with later headers with the stock mounts. all you have to do is ask for a 72 year model. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 01-22-2009 at 05:48 PM.

01-23-2009, 12:23 AM	#7
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I need Motor mount HELP!!! yeah the rubber on one is oil soaked and torn loose, the other one is just loose. these new mounts are like 8 bucks apiece, so i have no heart-burn about mod'n' 'em yeah i got the power steering brackets from Captainfab. they are for the short water pump, it tucks the pump low and tight to the block __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-22-2009, 12:59 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: I need Motor mount HELP!!! It's been a while since I've used those old style mounts, but I'd say you're going to have to modify one or the other. I'd probably mod the mount. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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