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Title: Motor mount insulators
Post by: Landlubberatsea 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?

Title: Re: Motor mount insulators
Post by: Heo 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

Title: Re: Motor mount insulators
Post by: Landlubberatsea 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.

Title: Re: Motor mount insulators
Post by: Heo on October 11, 2016, 12:59:00 PM

 8) 8)

Title: Re: Motor mount insulators
Post by: amdscooter 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. 

GL
-scoot

Title: Re: Motor mount insulators
Post by: cammerfe 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.

KS

Title: Re: Motor mount insulators
Post by: ericwevans on October 14, 2016, 03:44:31 PM

That takes me back to my high school days.  :-)  Cheap solution, and it works!!!

Title: Re: Motor mount insulators
Post by: Landlubberatsea on October 16, 2016, 03:49:59 AM

Many thanks to all for your input, much appreciated  :) /Jan