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06-26-2004, 05:59 PM
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Motor mount ?
I'll be lifting the engine tommorow to relpace the pan gasket. While pre-scouting the situation i noticed the motor mounts are bolted from underneath the stamped steel frame mount. It looks awfully tight to get a wrench in there. So I'm hoping someone will set me straight before i create a nightmare for my self.
Whats the best way to undo the motor mounts? thanks
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06-26-2004, 06:15 PM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
 
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3/8 ratchet and a socket will pull them right out.
I use an air ratchet usually.
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06-26-2004, 07:08 PM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
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5/8" would be the head size on that bolt....crazyL
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06-26-2004, 10:49 PM
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Wait till you're putting it back together & you try to stick your hand in there to start the bolts. Run the kids off so they don't hear the new words you will invent.
 When you get one lined up, put the bolt in about halfway, then get the other side lined up. |
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06-27-2004, 12:11 AM
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I used a ratchet and some extensions and came up through the suspension. No problems getting to either one.
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06-27-2004, 05:10 PM
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gaskets in, motors lowered. Bolt hole are misaligned by about 1/4". I've raised it lowered it jiggled and jimmied it pryed it and reefed on it. Still 1/4" out.
any suggestions?
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06-27-2004, 07:05 PM
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Can you get an erection wrench in there?
 Its got a long tapered point and made specifically for lining up bolt holes.http://www.toolup.com/ProductInfo.as...facturer=Klein
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06-27-2004, 08:13 PM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
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Loosen the three frame stand bolts to allow them to move around freely. Then, line up the bolts and start them. Now, let the engine all the way down onto the truck. Finally, tighten all the bolts up.
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06-27-2004, 10:08 PM
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Gm didnt leave too much room for those bolts.....on the last couple trucks that i have had the eng out, i have drilled the holes in the stands to 5/8". They seem to go back together much better..... crazyL
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06-28-2004, 11:06 AM
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No room for an erection wrench Southpa but thanks. TX Firefigthers suggestion looks like it should work and when I take out the engine in the fall I'll be drilling out those towers.
That is without a doubt the most idiotic design I have ever seen. thanks for the help guys steve
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06-28-2004, 12:25 PM
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06-28-2004, 01:49 PM
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Not that I would admit.
My neigbor was a Ford mechanic...he has nothing nice to say about any of the big 3
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