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Landlubberatsea

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Motor mount insulators
« on: October 11, 2016, 09:32:52 AM »
Hi, does anyone here know of any stiffer insulators for a 390 in a 68 Torino?
I have the anchor 2240-41 now but they seem to be a little soft. Saw that Crites sell some for 70 dollar/pair, is there anyone here with experience from those?
-68 Torino GT with a 390 that turned out to be a 360 but now is becoming a 445....

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Re: Motor mount insulators
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2016, 10:40:54 AM »
So you have fixed the brake issue now. And had a test drive? 8)
I think you need a chain from the head to the chassie or
a bolt through the insulator. There is a tread here somewhere
how to do the bolt through



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Re: Motor mount insulators
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2016, 12:00:12 PM »
Hi Lars!
Brake issue better and a short test drive conducted  :D
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-_5p5YOvsfMc0t5bmVzTDlCZWM/view?usp=drivesdk
Rain and poor weather have stopped me from longer drives though but hopefully it will improve to the weekend. ;)

Will the bolt improve the stiffness or will it just prevent it from splitting?
Thought about a torque strap as well but thought I would check out if there was any polyurethane insulators or such out there first.


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Re: Motor mount insulators
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2016, 12:59:00 PM »
 8) 8)



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Re: Motor mount insulators
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2016, 12:40:41 PM »
I pinned my mounts some time back. thread here:

http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=651.msg5032#msg5032

Worked like a charm, no need for a chain and it's not as harsh as solid motor mounts when ur not leaning on the throttle hard. 

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Re: Motor mount insulators
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2016, 03:35:02 PM »
If you use chain and leave a little slack (but not too much) in it, you will have both safety and no extra vibration.

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Re: Motor mount insulators
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2016, 03:44:31 PM »
That takes me back to my high school days.  :-)  Cheap solution, and it works!!!
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Re: Motor mount insulators
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2016, 03:49:59 AM »
Many thanks to all for your input, much appreciated  :) /Jan
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