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Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: ca
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what size motor mount shims needed?
i just replaced newish rubber motor mounts with poly ones. my engine still sits too low. what size spacers should i try? i need to bring up the motor 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch.
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Re: what size motor mount shims needed?
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BTW, ideally the the carb would be level, or close to it.
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Elkhart, Texas
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Re: what size motor mount shims needed?
As they came from the factory, shimming the motor mounts was not required.. Either those poly mounts are incorrect, or something is amiss with the frame brackets.. What are you referencing to determine correct engine height??
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