47-55.1 Eliminate draft tube options

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by dsraven

if you have a place nearby that makes cables with pressed on connections you could have a cable made for the purpose of engine torque restriction, you know, to save the hassle of a motor mount giving out and causing damage. they could press on a connection with a bolt hole the size you need and the cable length you need. ensure to leave a little slack so the engine can move a little otherwise you will hear the harmonics of the engine through the solid link to the frame when the engine pulls even a little.personally I think cable looks better than chain, just me though.

Just how often do a new front and two new rear mounts (on the bell housing) give way?

[mr48chev]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Considering the front mount, is there a need for an engine tie down strap?

Only if the torque on launch dictates the need. That same motormount setup worked in two ton trucks coming out of fields well overloaded in compound low with engines putting out all the torque they could muster without failures. At least I never heard of them failing. Leaking oil compromising the rubber was normally the reason for failure. At least every one I seen that was bad was oil soaked. That isn't likely to happen on that engine.

[geezer#99]

Considering the quality of new parts these days, anything could happen.

[mr48chev]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Considering the quality of new parts these days, anything could happen.

It doesn't take much effort or $ to install a chain to keep the engine from torqueing over too much and that is old school tech. You just leave enough slack so that the chain stops it from moving too far but still lets it move normally.