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09-27-2008, 08:08 PM
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Engine n00b
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Austin
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Engine tie-downs?
I recall seeing somewhere a thread about an odd engine mount looking thing on a frame...
I searched and couldnt find it... however today, while changing my spark plugs, I saw this and wondered if these are those, and why the heck they are still there. Drivers side:  Pass:  Anyone? Why else would I have metal cable in there? |
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09-27-2008, 08:16 PM
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Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Williamsburg, Va
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Re: Engine tie-downs?
Those are there to keep the engine from torquing over in case of an engine mount failure. These motor mounts were know to come apart and when you rev the engine the engine would lift. On some models the accelerator linkage would stick when this happened, causing far bigger problems.
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09-27-2008, 08:49 PM
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Son of a gun
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas
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Re: Engine tie-downs?
My 69 had those. I left them off when I replaced the motor, still have them in the shop though
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09-28-2008, 03:30 PM
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upgrading to an older model
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sacramento, KY
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Re: Engine tie-downs?
I think this is the thread your looking for...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303990 and I'd say that is what they were talking about.
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