Re: replacing engine mounts

From: Sergio Dimarmo (iwander(at)att.net)
Date: Wed Mar 15 2000 - 00:50:16 CST


you bet, those things are tough, not some like the thin sheet metal ones
used on cars today. Just make sure you use a block large enough to reach
across to both sides.

Sergio
1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Series V 'AJNT 86'
still working on it but getting closer (yea right)!

----- Original Message -----
From: "robert nanzig" <rnanzig(at)webtv.net>
To: <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2000 7:16 PM
Subject: replacing engine mounts

> I need some advice on replacing my engine mounts. I just did some
> work on the transmisson which is now reinstalled and I would like to
> replace my engine mounts before I reconnect the exhaust, carb. linkage
> etc.
> What is the best way to go about this. I loosened all the nuts and
> bolts on the mounts and started to raise the engine with a floor jack
> under the oil pan ( buffered by a piece of wood ) when I stopped myself
> for fear of ruining something , particularly the oil pan. Will it
> support the weight of the engine and should I continue with this method?
>
> Rob Nanzig
> 67SV
>
>



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