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Re: Engine Mounts

To: Kris & Bill Wessale <wessale@iwl.net>
Subject: Re: Engine Mounts
From: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 17:25:47 -0800
2/16/00

Bill,

        I have not changed any mounts in recent years but your description
sounds just like the ones I remember changing years ago on my 61 Olds F-85.

Dave K.

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>Here's a detailed question about BOP 215 engine mounts.  I have engine
>mounts that have 15/32" holes for the bolts that go into block, but the
>block bolt holes are only 3/8".  This leaves 3/32" of slop between the
>engine mount holes and the bolt.  Doesn't seem right...  Do I have the
>wrong engine mounts?  Or is there a bushing that's supposed to go
>between the bolt and the mount?  Or it there a special 3/8" bolt that
>has a 15/32" shoulder?
>
>Similarly, the engine mounts have tabs that bolt to the frame, and these
>tabs have slots instead of holes.  The slots are 15/32" wide by 11/16"
>long.  How are these supposed to work?  I expected a hole?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bill Wessale




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