1992 302 engine mount
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1992 302 engine mount
I haven't post in this forum in awhile because my Bronco has been benched since I rolled it. I am going to return it to its original beauty but I don't have the money yet. However the neighborhood I live in has a "junk car" ordinance (although some of my neighbors have chevys 
) and the car must be able to move under its own power or it is considered "junk". When I rolled it the passenger side motor mount broke (most of the rubber mount material is gone). How hard is in to replace the motor mount and is it something I can do I my driveway?
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Tyde
) and the car must be able to move under its own power or it is considered "junk". When I rolled it the passenger side motor mount broke (most of the rubber mount material is gone). How hard is in to replace the motor mount and is it something I can do I my driveway?Thanks everybody,
Tyde
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It can certainly be done in the driveway. You will need to jack up the engine itself CAREFULLY once you have the old mount unbolted. Once there is enough clearance you can remove the old one and install a new. The process may require loosening the other motor mount but if at all possible avoid completely unbolting the other side so as to avoid having to get both sides re-aligned on the studs/holes. Take care when lifting the engine so as not to damage anything. the fan will not move far before it hits the shroud, the hoses won't stretch forever, the transmission cooler lines (automatics only) run right past the engine on their way to the radiator. Just keep an eye out all the way around.
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Greystreak where would I place the jack? On the oil pan? Or is there somewhere else on the block? It was almost dark when I was looking at it so I may have missed something. BTW it has the manual trans, so is there any thing I sould be worried about with it.
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Watch your shift boot and the like since the tranny is mounted to the back of the engine, the shift lever is gonna move around a bit on you. I am assuming a hydraulic clutch so thats not an issue.
As for the best lift point, you can get a jack under the pan but don't lift with just the saddle on the jack. A heavy piece of wood (chunk of 2x8 works well) or something equally sturdy that is big enough to span the whole of the flat surface across the bottom of the pan should be placed between the saddle on the jack and the pan. This way the weight of the engine is distributed across the entire surface instead of just the point when the saddle touches the pan. If you don't do this you run the risk of seriously damaging the pan and the sump in the bottom of it.
As for the best lift point, you can get a jack under the pan but don't lift with just the saddle on the jack. A heavy piece of wood (chunk of 2x8 works well) or something equally sturdy that is big enough to span the whole of the flat surface across the bottom of the pan should be placed between the saddle on the jack and the pan. This way the weight of the engine is distributed across the entire surface instead of just the point when the saddle touches the pan. If you don't do this you run the risk of seriously damaging the pan and the sump in the bottom of it.
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