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cheatham · 12-15-2003, 08:02 PM

I need to replace at least the drivers side motor mount. I would love to pull the engine and take care of some seals, but this is my driver, so I don't have time.

Anyway, any tips the motor mount issue would be great. I always find that someone here will know something that I didn't think of to make a job a lot easier.

Thanks.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-15-2003, 08:09 PM

most recently i did my 1986 and i did the mounts one at a time with a floor jack and a 4X4" on the saddle i did one at a time and i took my time and it all worked out oki believe i had to use ratcheting box wrenches on the bolts that hold the mount to the frame

cheatham · 12-15-2003, 08:55 PM

I've got my jack, and a 2x4, but don't see the "sweet spot" I need to raise the motor. Where is it- surely not the oil pan, right?

lukecp · 12-15-2003, 09:04 PM

Motor mount, eh?

Been doing alot of these:

dinnut · 12-15-2003, 09:08 PM

we just did the motor mounts on my truck recently. that was the most fun ive had in a long time

i found the easiest way to get both the bolts through the stands was to unbolt the stands, put them over the bolt and bolt them back down again... just a tip

jmanz69 · 12-15-2003, 09:12 PM

You can lift by the oil pan if you use a board. You are distributing the force over a larger spot, so it won't dent it. Be careful and don't go too far. Just lift it high enough to get the mounts off and the new ones on.

12-15-2003, 08:02 PM	#1
cheatham I need a brake! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 474	Motor mount replacement I need to replace at least the drivers side motor mount. I would love to pull the engine and take care of some seals, but this is my driver, so I don't have time. Anyway, any tips the motor mount issue would be great. I always find that someone here will know something that I didn't think of to make a job a lot easier. Thanks. __________________ JP MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 1971 Chevy C10

12-15-2003, 08:09 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	most recently i did my 1986 and i did the mounts one at a time with a floor jack and a 4X4" on the saddle i did one at a time and i took my time and it all worked out oki believe i had to use ratcheting box wrenches on the bolts that hold the mount to the frame __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-15-2003, 08:55 PM	#3
cheatham I need a brake! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 474	I've got my jack, and a 2x4, but don't see the "sweet spot" I need to raise the motor. Where is it- surely not the oil pan, right? __________________ JP MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 1971 Chevy C10

12-15-2003, 09:04 PM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Motor mount, eh? Been doing alot of these: __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-15-2003, 09:08 PM	#5
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	we just did the motor mounts on my truck recently. that was the most fun ive had in a long time i found the easiest way to get both the bolts through the stands was to unbolt the stands, put them over the bolt and bolt them back down again... just a tip __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-15-2003, 09:12 PM	#6
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	You can lift by the oil pan if you use a board. You are distributing the force over a larger spot, so it won't dent it. Be careful and don't go too far. Just lift it high enough to get the mounts off and the new ones on.

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