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Terry S · 07-05-2003, 10:54 PM

I'm in the process of dropping a rebuilt 350 into my '72. When I took it out, the old motor mounts fell apart in my hand, so I bought new ones.

The problem is that I can't get them to line up with the towers now. I can get one or the other, depending on how I rock the engine back I forth. When I put one bolt in (just started) the other side of the engine is about 1/16th of an inch too high to get the bolt started. I spent three hours on this tonight, and no amount of prying, heaving or cussing has made this thing fit. It's like the towers are too close together or something.

Any tips to make this go easier?

Smooth68 · 07-05-2003, 11:00 PM

Can you post some pics of the mounts and towers?

LeRoy · 07-05-2003, 11:00 PM

Try unbolting one of the motor mount stands. Then once the rubber mount is attached to the block rebolt the stand. Sometimes that's easier

melloyello · 07-05-2003, 11:15 PM

yeah they are a pain the arse the best thing you can do is loossin the one side then you can get the stubborn side to line get your bolts started then you can tighten every thing up. I know it took my 6 hours to figure this out

**seacrow** · 07-06-2003, 06:42 PM

Unbolt the towers, bolt the mounts to the engine and towers to the mounts and then towers to the frame. You will need a cherry picer but this is much much easier, except fo the PS bracket if you have PS.

67cst · 07-06-2003, 07:42 PM

yeah me and my dad had fun with mine also, it was a ***** but we did get it, lots of prying and swearing...and a bit of blood but shes in there nice and tight now

crazy longhorn · 07-06-2003, 08:15 PM

that style mount has agravated this crazy old man too many times! The last 3 trucks that got eng swaps, got the holes in the stands drilled to 5/8" .........the bolts fit now

crazyL

Terry S · 07-06-2003, 11:16 PM

Okay, attaching the passenger side tower to the motor mount first, then to the frame worked. I still ended up having to do quite a bit of heaving on the tower to get it to line up, but that's definately the way to go.

Thanks for the advice!

TS

Low69CST · 07-07-2003, 01:18 AM

We had the same trouble putting in my 400. We loosened one tower up from the frame and were able to squeeze it in.

07-05-2003, 10:54 PM	#1
Terry S Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 118	motor mounts don't line up I'm in the process of dropping a rebuilt 350 into my '72. When I took it out, the old motor mounts fell apart in my hand, so I bought new ones. The problem is that I can't get them to line up with the towers now. I can get one or the other, depending on how I rock the engine back I forth. When I put one bolt in (just started) the other side of the engine is about 1/16th of an inch too high to get the bolt started. I spent three hours on this tonight, and no amount of prying, heaving or cussing has made this thing fit. It's like the towers are too close together or something. Any tips to make this go easier? __________________ I can do all things thru Christ, but he evidently doesn't want me to beat that Camaro light to light....

07-05-2003, 11:00 PM	#2
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Can you post some pics of the mounts and towers? __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

07-05-2003, 11:00 PM	#3
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	Try unbolting one of the motor mount stands. Then once the rubber mount is attached to the block rebolt the stand. Sometimes that's easier __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

07-05-2003, 11:15 PM	#4
melloyello Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 66	yeah they are a pain the arse the best thing you can do is loossin the one side then you can get the stubborn side to line get your bolts started then you can tighten every thing up. I know it took my 6 hours to figure this out __________________ 67 C/20 camper special 350

07-06-2003, 06:42 PM	#5
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	Unbolt the towers, bolt the mounts to the engine and towers to the mounts and then towers to the frame. You will need a cherry picer but this is much much easier, except fo the PS bracket if you have PS. __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

07-06-2003, 07:42 PM	#6
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	yeah me and my dad had fun with mine also, it was a ***** but we did get it, lots of prying and swearing...and a bit of blood but shes in there nice and tight now __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-06-2003, 08:15 PM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	that style mount has agravated this crazy old man too many times! The last 3 trucks that got eng swaps, got the holes in the stands drilled to 5/8" .........the bolts fit now crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-06-2003, 11:16 PM	#8
Terry S Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 118	Okay, attaching the passenger side tower to the motor mount first, then to the frame worked. I still ended up having to do quite a bit of heaving on the tower to get it to line up, but that's definately the way to go. Thanks for the advice! TS __________________ I can do all things thru Christ, but he evidently doesn't want me to beat that Camaro light to light....

07-07-2003, 01:18 AM	#9
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	We had the same trouble putting in my 400. We loosened one tower up from the frame and were able to squeeze it in. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks



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