[Shotimes] Re-enforced motor mounts

[Leigh Smith]

Michael;

1. Grind off the flange on the current  small diameter cross-pin.
2. Beat it out
3. Buy one very large grade 8 bolt & nut of proper length. 1/2 in 
diameter or better.
4. Drill out the mount to proper bolt size.
5. Add round brass hardware store spacers to the bolt to minimize the 
free-play in the mount. Spacer thickness should be adjusted to set free 
play. It will hit the bottom steel plate on the mount when the motor 
moves. Do NOT remove all clearance, leave 1/4-3/8 in or so. Less than 
the ~1 in. currently there.
6. Lock-tite the bolt on.
Maybe $4 mod.

Leigh

Michael Shelby wrote:

>Is there an easy way to re-enforce the front motor mount? I know that several
>venders sell mounts that have already been re-enforced, but I have a new mount
>on hand and I need to get the car on the road by this weekend. I remember
>seeing posts about running a bolt through the mount, or welding a plate onto
>the mount.....Any body know exactly what should be done?
>
>Thanks!
>
>'94 Opal frost.....Klunks on each shift and has a shiny spot on the intake
>8-(.
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