Searching for motor mounts

[bomby74]

Greetings all,
The archives don't have a lot of info regarding replacement motor
mounts. I viewed Al Heath's application in the restoration section
but am seeking the easier way out. Napa parts was a no go. Has
anyone found a replacement with little or no modification yet?

I understand the importance of the drain plug alignment and fan
position so diverting from the original size is not wise. According
to Al's info, the correct size is 2" diameter and 1 3/4" tall. I
know Gordon's may have them in stock but hey....one word. Windshield!
Thanks for any and all input.

Brian Crombie
Faribault, Mn.

 

[Larry & Nancy Solheim]

McMaster Carr Supply (mail order industrial supply in
Santa Fe Springs, CA -- coincidence, eh?) has
equivalents, (female one side/male stud the opposite)
about $6.00 each if memory serves, but are 3/8-16
threaded -vs- metric. I think I used 1-3/4" tall ones
then shimmed them to perfect alignment between the
drain plug and bilge hole using stainless fender
washers. As Hugh recommended for his mounts, tighten
a hose clamp (or 2) around the middle of the rubber.
This will restrict the amount they can collapse under
compression and make them a bit stiffer.

Good luck,

--LarryS


--- bomby74 <baddogg@direcway.com> wrote:
> Greetings all,
> The archives don't have a lot of info regarding
> replacement motor
> mounts. I viewed Al Heath's application in the
> restoration section
> but am seeking the easier way out. Napa parts was a
> no go. Has
> anyone found a replacement with little or no
> modification yet?
>
> I understand the importance of the drain plug
> alignment and fan
> position so diverting from the original size is not
> wise. According
> to Al's info, the correct size is 2" diameter and 1
> 3/4" tall. I
> know Gordon's may have them in stock but hey....one
> word. Windshield!
> Thanks for any and all input.
>
> Brian Crombie
> Faribault, Mn.
>
>
>


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[Brian Crombie]

Larry,
Excellent! Just so happens we use McMaster Carr at work. Will order them
on Tuesday.
Thanks a ton!

Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: Larry & Nancy Solheim



McMaster Carr Supply (mail order industrial supply in
Santa Fe Springs, CA -- coincidence, eh?) has
equivalents, (female one side/male stud the opposite)
about $6.00 each if memory serves, but are 3/8-16
threaded -vs- metric. I think I used 1-3/4" tall ones
then shimmed them to perfect alignment between the
drain plug and bilge hole using stainless fender
washers. As Hugh recommended for his mounts, tighten
a hose clamp (or 2) around the middle of the rubber.
This will restrict the amount they can collapse under
compression and make them a bit stiffer.

Good luck,

--LarryS



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

 

[Larry & Nancy Solheim]

My "borrowed" CD-catalog has gone inop so I can't
verify all of the sizes available, but it seems to me
that I remember ordering the 2" tall mounts when I
restored Metalbeast and they were too tall, which lead
to the 1-3/4" version. About 1-7/8" was about perfect
(42mm)?

--LarryS


--- Brian Crombie <baddogg@direcway.com> wrote:
> Larry,
> Excellent! Just so happens we use McMaster Carr at
> work. Will order them
> on Tuesday.
> Thanks a ton!
>
> Brian
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Larry & Nancy Solheim
>
>
>
> McMaster Carr Supply (mail order industrial supply
> in
> Santa Fe Springs, CA -- coincidence, eh?) has
> equivalents, (female one side/male stud the
> opposite)
> about $6.00 each if memory serves, but are 3/8-16
> threaded -vs- metric. I think I used 1-3/4" tall
> ones
> then shimmed them to perfect alignment between the
> drain plug and bilge hole using stainless fender
> washers. As Hugh recommended for his mounts,
> tighten
> a hose clamp (or 2) around the middle of the
> rubber.
> This will restrict the amount they can collapse
> under
> compression and make them a bit stiffer.
>
> Good luck,
>
> --LarryS
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
>
>


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