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mikajo39 · 05-22-2009, 08:48 PM

anybody know what these straps are for on the engine? they bolt to my A/c on the passanger side and to the exhaust manifold with a tiny bracket on the driver side. My friend says its to hold the engine down when you get on it to spare the engine mounts life.are they necessary if i'm putting in a new engine?

71 super · 05-22-2009, 09:34 PM

They were installed by dealers as a recall fix to prevent catastropic occurances should a engine mount fail. They were put on 70 and down trucks, the engine mount failure was the main reason for GM going to the cable throttle in 71- In 70 mounts broke and throttle would stick open. There are sets that show up on ebat from time to time, just have to keep an eye out- listed as engine stop lift sometimes.

**Tom Vogel** · 05-22-2009, 09:38 PM

Doesnt a torque strap go on the driver side?

cdowns · 05-22-2009, 09:40 PM

they're a factory recall torque straps there should be a set on the drivers side (which are alot more important) theory is ifin case of motor mount failure they prevent engine relocation

hotrodders and racers have been using them since the earliest times of performance modifications

mikajo39 · 05-22-2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Doesnt a torque strap go on the driver side?

there was one on both sides

mikajo39 · 05-22-2009, 10:54 PM

so do you guys think I need it if i'm getting new motor mounts and everything? Or should I keep em cause I dont know how they'll fit with the headers on the new engine and so on

ETsC10 · 05-22-2009, 11:17 PM

IMHO ... WHY NOT?
I have always strapped down my engines and these work well.

Put all together then try the tie downs.

mikajo39 · 05-22-2009, 11:20 PM

yeah thats probably what'll do
my only question is though if they DIDN'T fit would it be safe to drive without em? If i upgraded my motor mounts to some high strength ones or something would I be better off?

**Tom Vogel** · 05-23-2009, 12:51 AM

I would definately go with Energy Suspension brand replacement motor mounts. The metal portion is interlocked inside the polyurethane portion so, in the unlikely event of a polurethane failure, the mount cant seperate.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-23-2009, 01:03 AM

I think they look cool and are a neat conversation piece at shows, and now you have a story to tell people who ask about 'em (isn't this place great?) So I say run 'em

mikajo39 · 05-23-2009, 04:07 PM

ok thanks a bunch guys! At least I know its safe to run without em if I get the high performance mounts and If i can I'll put em back on for the heck of it

05-22-2009, 08:48 PM	#1
mikajo39 Gearhead and audio junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nunyah Posts: 452	engine straps?? anybody know what these straps are for on the engine? they bolt to my A/c on the passanger side and to the exhaust manifold with a tiny bracket on the driver side. My friend says its to hold the engine down when you get on it to spare the engine mounts life.are they necessary if i'm putting in a new engine?

05-22-2009, 09:34 PM	#2
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: engine straps?? They were installed by dealers as a recall fix to prevent catastropic occurances should a engine mount fail. They were put on 70 and down trucks, the engine mount failure was the main reason for GM going to the cable throttle in 71- In 70 mounts broke and throttle would stick open. There are sets that show up on ebat from time to time, just have to keep an eye out- listed as engine stop lift sometimes. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle Last edited by 71 super; 05-22-2009 at 09:35 PM.

05-22-2009, 09:38 PM	#3
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,564	Re: engine straps?? Doesnt a torque strap go on the driver side? Last edited by Tom Vogel; 05-22-2009 at 09:40 PM.

05-22-2009, 09:40 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: engine straps?? they're a factory recall torque straps there should be a set on the drivers side (which are alot more important) theory is ifin case of motor mount failure they prevent engine relocation hotrodders and racers have been using them since the earliest times of performance modifications __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-22-2009, 10:54 PM	#6
mikajo39 Gearhead and audio junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nunyah Posts: 452	Re: engine straps?? so do you guys think I need it if i'm getting new motor mounts and everything? Or should I keep em cause I dont know how they'll fit with the headers on the new engine and so on

05-22-2009, 11:17 PM	#7
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: engine straps?? IMHO ... WHY NOT? I have always strapped down my engines and these work well. Put all together then try the tie downs. Last edited by ETsC10; 05-22-2009 at 11:18 PM.

05-22-2009, 11:20 PM	#8
mikajo39 Gearhead and audio junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nunyah Posts: 452	Re: engine straps?? yeah thats probably what'll do my only question is though if they DIDN'T fit would it be safe to drive without em? If i upgraded my motor mounts to some high strength ones or something would I be better off?

05-23-2009, 12:51 AM	#9
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,564	Re: engine straps?? I would definately go with Energy Suspension brand replacement motor mounts. The metal portion is interlocked inside the polyurethane portion so, in the unlikely event of a polurethane failure, the mount cant seperate.

05-23-2009, 01:03 AM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: engine straps?? I think they look cool and are a neat conversation piece at shows, and now you have a story to tell people who ask about 'em (isn't this place great?) So I say run 'em __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

05-23-2009, 04:07 PM	#11
mikajo39 Gearhead and audio junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nunyah Posts: 452	Re: engine straps?? ok thanks a bunch guys! At least I know its safe to run without em if I get the high performance mounts and If i can I'll put em back on for the heck of it



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