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lilred67 · 10-06-2008, 10:05 PM

what is the proper name for this bracket. i know what it does..... thanks rusty

**BIG ORANGE** · 10-06-2008, 10:15 PM

We always called them engine supports/ wholed downs

Longhorn Man · 10-06-2008, 10:17 PM

torque limiting straps.
This is a dealer fix for the recall on the crappy motor mounts.

dwcsr · 10-06-2008, 10:17 PM

This was GM's answer to broken motor mounts for the late 60's early 70's HIPO motors prior to safety mounts we have today. When a motor mount broke and it had the linkage type gas pedal the pedal would go to the floor as the motor torqued over. This was to keep the motor strapped down.

It really took the thrill out of driving a chevrolet.

Longhorn Man · 10-06-2008, 10:21 PM

recall, may of 72

ETsC10 · 10-06-2008, 10:22 PM

Engine Lift Stop Cable Unit.

ERASER5 · 10-06-2008, 10:22 PM

It looks like a motor tie down. It arrests the amount the engine can "torque" to the right upon acceleration. My 67 Impala with 327 had them from the factory.

**El Jay** · 10-06-2008, 10:24 PM

I believe the technical name is, "Hold the engine down so it don't try to flop over & stick the throttle open bracket."

Longhorn Man · 10-06-2008, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERASER5

It looks like a motor tie down. It arrests the amount the engine can "torque" to the right upon acceleration. My 67 Impala with 327 had them from the factory.

no cars had them from the factory.

lilred67 · 10-06-2008, 10:25 PM

i knew i asked the right people!!!! thanks

vectorit · 10-06-2008, 10:28 PM

I had a 68 396 Impala that had em as well

*Shane* · 10-06-2008, 10:36 PM

scrap iron

lilred67 · 10-06-2008, 10:39 PM

i didn't think a stock sbc had enough tq. to break a motor mount!!!

**Stocker** · 10-06-2008, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilred67

i didn't think a stock sbc had enough tq. to break a motor mount!!!

1965 Sting Ray -- 327/365hp -- no problem. Yes, the throttle will stick wide open.... makes for a real exciting 1 - 2 shift.

davidh · 10-06-2008, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

no cars had them from the factory.

I just pulled a 283 out of a 67 impala and it had them too.

Longhorn Man · 10-07-2008, 05:39 AM

so?
Doesn't make it factory.
It was a RECALL... the DEALER installed it after it had been driven a while.

dwcsr · 10-07-2008, 10:46 AM

The design change on new cars and trucks after this recall was the interlocking mount or safety mount and the cable accelerator pedal.

**steelhorse** · 10-07-2008, 11:05 AM

Had a F##d break a motor mount and hang wide open at a stoplight once.Thank god we were the first car in line.

Highsteel · 10-07-2008, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilred67

i didn't think a stock sbc had enough tq. to break a motor mount!!!

I do! My '64 Impala (Factory 327/'glide) did it several times.

jchav62 · 10-07-2008, 03:56 PM

The 327 in my '62 is kind of "stock". It has a broken left motor mount as we speak. I have a chain holding down the left side of the engine.

10-06-2008, 10:05 PM	#1
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10-06-2008, 10:15 PM	#2
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	Re: guru's..name this part We always called them engine supports/ wholed downs __________________ Things happen for a reason!

10-06-2008, 10:17 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: guru's..name this part torque limiting straps. This is a dealer fix for the recall on the crappy motor mounts.

10-06-2008, 10:17 PM	#4
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: guru's..name this part This was GM's answer to broken motor mounts for the late 60's early 70's HIPO motors prior to safety mounts we have today. When a motor mount broke and it had the linkage type gas pedal the pedal would go to the floor as the motor torqued over. This was to keep the motor strapped down. It really took the thrill out of driving a chevrolet.

10-06-2008, 10:21 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: guru's..name this part recall, may of 72 Attached Images

10-06-2008, 10:22 PM	#6
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: guru's..name this part Engine Lift Stop Cable Unit. Attached Images

10-06-2008, 10:22 PM	#7
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: guru's..name this part It looks like a motor tie down. It arrests the amount the engine can "torque" to the right upon acceleration. My 67 Impala with 327 had them from the factory. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

10-06-2008, 10:24 PM	#8
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: guru's..name this part I believe the technical name is, "Hold the engine down so it don't try to flop over & stick the throttle open bracket." __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

10-06-2008, 10:25 PM	#10
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: guru's..name this part i knew i asked the right people!!!! thanks

10-06-2008, 10:28 PM	#11
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: guru's..name this part I had a 68 396 Impala that had em as well __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

10-06-2008, 10:36 PM	#12
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: guru's..name this part scrap iron

10-06-2008, 10:39 PM	#13
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: guru's..name this part i didn't think a stock sbc had enough tq. to break a motor mount!!!

10-07-2008, 05:39 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: guru's..name this part so? Doesn't make it factory. It was a RECALL... the DEALER installed it after it had been driven a while.

10-07-2008, 10:46 AM	#17
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: guru's..name this part The design change on new cars and trucks after this recall was the interlocking mount or safety mount and the cable accelerator pedal.

10-07-2008, 11:05 AM	#18
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: guru's..name this part Had a F##d break a motor mount and hang wide open at a stoplight once.Thank god we were the first car in line.



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10-07-2008, 03:56 PM	#20
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: guru's..name this part The 327 in my '62 is kind of "stock". It has a broken left motor mount as we speak. I have a chain holding down the left side of the engine. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

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