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Title: Motor Mounts
Post by: garyv on March 19, 2014, 10:17:11 AM: Looking for some motor mounts for the 427 that's going into my 66 Fairlane.
What is everyone using and who are you getting them from?
Appreciate any recommendations.
Thanks
garyv
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: fe66comet on March 19, 2014, 11:29:33 AM: We had a long discussion on that a while back and general consensus came up as if you drive it a lot and do not have a highly modified engine then use the stock rubber part. The aftermarket urethane option to many were harsh in the unibody cars. Trucks would be less noticeable with the cab placed on body mounts.
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: jayb on March 19, 2014, 03:20:19 PM: +1 on the stock mounts. If you are worried about breaking them use a steel strap to hold the engine in place.
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: DEANs427 on March 19, 2014, 03:47:48 PM: If your Fairlane is 66 or newer and your block is 65 or newer, definitely go with the stock mounts, if it's a sideoiler you will have to elongate one of the driver side mount bolt holes. If you have older parts use the Crites adaptors. A engine tie down strap is a good idea, particularly in a stick car.
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: garyv on March 19, 2014, 04:01:36 PM: Thanks for the advice.
what's best place to get them from.
thanks
garyv
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: Ratbird on March 19, 2014, 04:18:59 PM: Don't laugh,,,,,,,but what in the world is an "engine tie down strap"?
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: cammerfe on March 19, 2014, 04:48:41 PM: It is common to attach some sort of link from the driver's side head-front area over to the 'frame-rail' area. A piece of chain and a turnbuckle can be used to good advantage. The purpose is to limit movement of the engine that might over-strain the motor-mount.

KS
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: turbohunter on March 19, 2014, 04:54:13 PM: Does anybody use a bolt through the mount anymore?
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: machoneman on March 19, 2014, 06:56:24 PM: They can be fancy or plain. A hardware store turnbuckle works well. Not sure about the bolt-through-the-mount on Fords although it was common practice with BBC's and SBC's of the muscle car era. The turnbuckle is easy and can be added to any already installed engine. Heck, a hunk of heavy chain works too if the length matches up the bolt locations, with some play in the chain.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj77/carlrenee1/IMAG0636.jpg
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: fe66comet on March 19, 2014, 07:46:17 PM: I like the nylon limiting straps, they look nice and no rattles like chain or cable.
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: turbohunter on March 19, 2014, 10:30:24 PM: Quote from: machoneman on March 19, 2014, 06:56:24 PM
it was common practice with BBC's and SBC's of the muscle car era.

Oh that hurts ;D
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: rcodecj on March 20, 2014, 09:28:04 AM: Quote from: turbohunter on March 19, 2014, 04:54:13 PM
Does anybody use a bolt through the mount anymore?
I do on my 69 mustang. I used a nylock nut tightened only enough to allow some movement but not to tear the motor mount apart.
It is not visible when installed and works great.
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: amdscooter on March 24, 2014, 12:21:08 PM: Quote from: turbohunter on March 19, 2014, 04:54:13 PM
Does anybody use a bolt through the mount anymore?

I do. Seems to be working great so far to..

http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=651.msg5032#msg5032
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: fe66comet on March 25, 2014, 11:19:14 AM: I would think it would tear over time anyhow. Not so much on a stock engine but with a cam and intake or a stick trans you exert quite beating there.
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: MR427 on March 25, 2014, 07:43:56 PM: You didn't specify what year. If it is a 66 or 67 you can still find nos mounts at most ford swap meets or Carlisle swap meet. I have built highly modified 427 Fairlanes using stock FORD mounts, never broke one in 4spd/street race cars. If you are desperate I have an nos set I would part with.
Title: Re: Motor Mounts
Post by: fe66comet on March 25, 2014, 08:00:26 PM: My 66 comet came with new Napa mounts installed. The original Ford style mounts were in the trunk. The ones in trunk had peeled lime a banana.