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I’ve got two new motor mounts for a 300 I6 (from a 1981) that is going into a 1970 F250 4WD. Westar brand, EM2332 and EM2331.
The driver’s side one (2332) doesn’t want to fit. There’s a protruding arc of metal that hits the block where it “lips” out for the oil pan mounting surface. Has anybody else had this happen? I can grind it down, but seemed weird if I were the only one (unless the 300 block changed in some way related to this area and I didn’t know about it).
Hey Guruat12
Sorry so late to the game
I had the same issue and after wasting time at all parts houses talking to people that did not have a clue
I just rebuilt mine.
Drilled out the old stud, inserted a same size grade 8 bolt with washer and tac welded to the underside.
Works great. Forgot Mine was a 79 f250
See attached pictures
Alex
Last edited by Old Guy F-250; Jan 31, 2023 at 02:17 PM.
Reason: Add 1979 truck date
Okay, I have a fix. I managed to find a NOS Anchor branded one on eBay and tried that (other members have reported it fitting in the past). Worked perfectly, and is noticeably different in its lower clearance.
As a note, here’s what I tried that did NOT work (all for the same lower clearance reason):
Duralast (AutoZone)
Power Torque (O’Reilly)
Westar (RockAuto)
NAPA couldn’t get their brand for me, they were back ordered, so I couldn’t try those.
I also got a set from the salvage yard that I knew fit because they were bolted to the same block casting as mine. I kept them just in case and for comparison purposes if I have to grind on a new set in the future.
