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landon4421 · 08-25-2003, 12:15 AM

I was out saterday at a buddy's shop. He was working on a chevy truck. to be honist did not pay attention to the year.

Rookie.

Anyway the had these motor hold down things. I have never seen anything like that before. I was wondering if they were stock of aftermarket? thanks for the help.

P.S. sorry for the pics. did the best I could..

landon4421 · 08-25-2003, 12:17 AM

heres another pic,

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2003, 12:17 AM

Stock.
I have the dealer recall paperwork.

landon4421 · 08-25-2003, 12:18 AM

was it an option? or was it on all the trucks?

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2003, 12:21 AM

Here is the front...

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2003, 12:22 AM

And the back.

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2003, 12:29 AM

This was a safety recall on all trucks for 60 - 72 I think.
The motor mounts in our trucks were not good enough against the torque, and they could seperate. Also, in the 70 and older trucks, they had the throttle rod instead of a cable. This only made things worse. So they sent a re-call to all owners and a few came in for it.
Some were chains, others were cables. Most were wrapped around the driver's exhaust manifold and then the upper a-arm.
The pictures you have seem to show one on the power steering pump, and another on the A/C pump on the other side of the engine. Also, I think I see a bracket of some sorts on the frame instead of just going around the upper A-arm.
If this is what I see, then some one either paid for the mod, or did it himself, or possably had connections at the local dealer and had them take special care of him. I can not see a dealership doing this much work when they are not getting paid for it. Esp doing twice the amount of work that was needed.

**1970cstblazer** · 08-25-2003, 09:12 AM

My 1970 never received the limiters.

This was a big problem with Chevys 1958-1970 cars also.

**Stocker** · 08-25-2003, 09:40 AM

I once owned a 65 Corvette 327/365 which was pretty quick. A motor mount failed, and when that thing stuck wide open in 1st, it would get your attention in a hurry!

**CPNE** · 08-25-2003, 10:01 AM

Quote:

The pictures you have seem to show one on the power steering pump, and another on the A/C pump on the other side of the engine. Also, I think I see a bracket of some sorts on the frame instead of just going around the upper A-arm.

If this is what I see, then some one either paid for the mod, or did it himself, or possably had connections at the local dealer and had them take special care of him. I can not see a dealership doing this much work when they are not getting paid for it. Esp doing twice the amount of work that was needed.

This is what you see and I've seen the cable and frame bracket setup pictured more than once. Also, I've seen NOS setups identical to this selling on Ebay. This is the genuine article a reputable dealer would have installed IMO.

palallin · 08-25-2003, 10:02 AM

This recall applied to cars, too (although the letter posted here doensn't refer to them). I remember my Dad telling me that he had two different cars that he got letters on. I forget whether he actually took them in to have the restraints put on or not. I do remember him saying he had to chain one engine down.

Apparently, this problem deosn't exist any longer. What changed?

junkyardjohn · 08-25-2003, 10:38 AM

GM CHANGED THE STYLE OF MOTOR MOUNTS TO THE (CLAM SHELL STYLE OF MOTOR MOUNTS) ON TRUCKS IN 1972. A MUCH BETTER & SAFER DESIGN.

jays68yak · 08-25-2003, 10:46 AM

ive seen some of the kits nos on ebay a few times.

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2003, 03:52 PM

Cool, I have never seen nor heard of the set up...except for what I described.
Either way, it is the recall.

jewels. · 08-25-2003, 05:05 PM

can someone give me a reference spot on these photos? i am having a really tough time understanding where they were taken from (from what vantage point).

is he looking down on the engine? or from the side of the engine? is he standing over the front grill taking the pic? or is he leaning over the front side fender?

i *think* i see a valve cover in the second pic. but i need a bit of guidance.

help me pls!
thanks!

jewels.

jays68yak · 08-25-2003, 05:25 PM

Back drivers side of the engine on the left side of the pic, on the right side you can see the linkage for the autotranny, and the master cylinder lines.

dinnut · 08-25-2003, 06:39 PM

so what happens if u want new motor mounts and have those in their. jack up the motor?

08-25-2003, 12:15 AM	#1
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	stock or aftermarket ? I was out saterday at a buddy's shop. He was working on a chevy truck. to be honist did not pay attention to the year. Rookie. Anyway the had these motor hold down things. I have never seen anything like that before. I was wondering if they were stock of aftermarket? thanks for the help. P.S. sorry for the pics. did the best I could.. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-25-2003, 12:17 AM	#2
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	heres another pic, Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-25-2003, 12:18 AM	#4
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	was it an option? or was it on all the trucks? __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-25-2003, 12:21 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Here is the front... Attached Images

08-25-2003, 12:22 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	And the back. Attached Images

08-25-2003, 12:29 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	This was a safety recall on all trucks for 60 - 72 I think. The motor mounts in our trucks were not good enough against the torque, and they could seperate. Also, in the 70 and older trucks, they had the throttle rod instead of a cable. This only made things worse. So they sent a re-call to all owners and a few came in for it. Some were chains, others were cables. Most were wrapped around the driver's exhaust manifold and then the upper a-arm. The pictures you have seem to show one on the power steering pump, and another on the A/C pump on the other side of the engine. Also, I think I see a bracket of some sorts on the frame instead of just going around the upper A-arm. If this is what I see, then some one either paid for the mod, or did it himself, or possably had connections at the local dealer and had them take special care of him. I can not see a dealership doing this much work when they are not getting paid for it. Esp doing twice the amount of work that was needed.

08-25-2003, 09:12 AM	#8
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,686	My 1970 never received the limiters. This was a big problem with Chevys 1958-1970 cars also.

08-25-2003, 09:40 AM	#9
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,694	I once owned a 65 Corvette 327/365 which was pretty quick. A motor mount failed, and when that thing stuck wide open in 1st, it would get your attention in a hurry! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-25-2003, 10:02 AM	#11
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	This recall applied to cars, too (although the letter posted here doensn't refer to them). I remember my Dad telling me that he had two different cars that he got letters on. I forget whether he actually took them in to have the restraints put on or not. I do remember him saying he had to chain one engine down. Apparently, this problem deosn't exist any longer. What changed? __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

08-25-2003, 10:38 AM	#12
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	GM CHANGED THE STYLE OF MOTOR MOUNTS TO THE (CLAM SHELL STYLE OF MOTOR MOUNTS) ON TRUCKS IN 1972. A MUCH BETTER & SAFER DESIGN. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

08-25-2003, 10:46 AM	#13
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	ive seen some of the kits nos on ebay a few times. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

08-25-2003, 03:52 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Cool, I have never seen nor heard of the set up...except for what I described. Either way, it is the recall.

08-25-2003, 05:05 PM	#15
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	can someone give me a reference spot on these photos? i am having a really tough time understanding where they were taken from (from what vantage point). is he looking down on the engine? or from the side of the engine? is he standing over the front grill taking the pic? or is he leaning over the front side fender? i think i see a valve cover in the second pic. but i need a bit of guidance. help me pls! thanks! jewels. __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

08-25-2003, 05:25 PM	#16
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	Back drivers side of the engine on the left side of the pic, on the right side you can see the linkage for the autotranny, and the master cylinder lines. Attached Images __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

08-25-2003, 06:39 PM	#17
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	so what happens if u want new motor mounts and have those in their. jack up the motor? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"



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