solid motor and tranny mounts
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 513
Likes: 1
From: smock pa
The metal that was on them is rusted all off and I can peel the rubber from them in chunks
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 513
Likes: 1
From: smock pa
Rotted... and where the mount bolts to the frame if I push down on one side it's cracked and bends and I can see like a gap when it's pushed
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,137
Likes: 2
From: Asheville, NC
You did good by asking. It's always good when you have a place like this where you can go and ask, like you said.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 513
Likes: 1
From: smock pa
I don't want to go buy a part that I think is good and it ends up not being what i should get. And this site is very helpful and I learned alot from it and it helped me out alot
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,277
Likes: 89
From: MD
I've had 3 cars with solid motor mounts, the one I have now has a solid trans mount also. With a stock engine, they're hard to notice.
If you run a solid trans mount also, the trick is to drill the holes out to 1/2" to allow for twist without breaking the trans case. Works in a car, not too sure if it'd be enough in a truck. Street truck OK, 4x4,no.
I run them in my car out of necessity,but I can see a 15yr old wanting them... only way to know is if he likes is if he tries it.
If you run a solid trans mount also, the trick is to drill the holes out to 1/2" to allow for twist without breaking the trans case. Works in a car, not too sure if it'd be enough in a truck. Street truck OK, 4x4,no.
I run them in my car out of necessity,but I can see a 15yr old wanting them... only way to know is if he likes is if he tries it.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 513
Likes: 1
From: smock pa
I've had 3 cars with solid motor mounts, the one I have now has a solid trans mount also. With a stock engine, they're hard to notice.
If you run a solid trans mount also, the trick is to drill the holes out to 1/2" to allow for twist without breaking the trans case. Works in a car, not too sure if it'd be enough in a truck. Street truck OK, 4x4,no.
I run them in my car out of necessity,but I can see a 15yr old wanting them... only way to know is if he likes is if he tries it.
If you run a solid trans mount also, the trick is to drill the holes out to 1/2" to allow for twist without breaking the trans case. Works in a car, not too sure if it'd be enough in a truck. Street truck OK, 4x4,no.
I run them in my car out of necessity,but I can see a 15yr old wanting them... only way to know is if he likes is if he tries it.
Fleet Owner
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 21,437
Likes: 76
From: Gilbert, PA
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 513
Likes: 1
From: smock pa
Yes.. way to many wires and electronic stuff. I was taught the old school way with carburetors and I don't have code readers and all that to work with the efi at the moment
Senior User
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: N.E Oregon
Yuppers, me too...& I wish it hadn't changed, but it did. I'm 68 years old and just really learning about this new-fangled electronic stuff. Don't let it intimidate you, I'm finding that you don't have to be Einstein...you just have to be patient and learn. Having said that, I still long for the old 390 4bbl screaming with good glass packs on a good country road.
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,033
Likes: 0
I love my efi to but with my truck becoming more of a play thing and less of a get me to work vehicel I'd be willing to do the same as well. Then if I wanna put even better heads in it or stroke it I don't have to buy and screw around with so much extra stuff that won't mean crap to me unless it was gonna remain a full time daily driver. I say let the kid do it if he wants. Sorry for the rant just hate seeing a kid getting bashed for going a different direction than the rest.
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,408
Likes: 5
From: Parkesburg PA
I run a solid drivers side mount on my Chevelle. The original style mounts can rip apart and let the engine flop around. If you're set on solid mounts, run one on the drivers side and stock mounts on the passenger side and transmission.
Speaking of the transmission, what trans do you have? If it's an electronic auto your going to need a controller when you ditch the EFI. If it's a C6 you'll need to figure out how to mount the kick down to a Q-jet.
Speaking of the transmission, what trans do you have? If it's an electronic auto your going to need a controller when you ditch the EFI. If it's a C6 you'll need to figure out how to mount the kick down to a Q-jet.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 513
Likes: 1
From: smock pa
Yuppers, me too...& I wish it hadn't changed, but it did. I'm 68 years old and just really learning about this new-fangled electronic stuff. Don't let it intimidate you, I'm finding that you don't have to be Einstein...you just have to be patient and learn. Having said that, I still long for the old 390 4bbl screaming with good glass packs on a good country road.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 513
Likes: 1
From: smock pa
I love my efi to but with my truck becoming more of a play thing and less of a get me to work vehicel I'd be willing to do the same as well. Then if I wanna put even better heads in it or stroke it I don't have to buy and screw around with so much extra stuff that won't mean crap to me unless it was gonna remain a full time daily driver. I say let the kid do it if he wants. Sorry for the rant just hate seeing a kid getting bashed for going a different direction than the rest.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 513
Likes: 1
From: smock pa
I run a solid drivers side mount on my Chevelle. The original style mounts can rip apart and let the engine flop around. If you're set on solid mounts, run one on the drivers side and stock mounts on the passenger side and transmission.
Speaking of the transmission, what trans do you have? If it's an electronic auto your going to need a controller when you ditch the EFI. If it's a C6 you'll need to figure out how to mount the kick down to a Q-jet.
Speaking of the transmission, what trans do you have? If it's an electronic auto your going to need a controller when you ditch the EFI. If it's a C6 you'll need to figure out how to mount the kick down to a Q-jet.