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> what did you use for engine mounts? Does anyone have some spares that they
> could furnish to a deserving sole?
> Chas Gould
Just returned from vacation and I think this question was in reference to my
post about changing engine mounts and all rubber hoses on my newly acquired
Amphi.
The old, probably original, engine mounts had dissolved into a gelatinous slimy
rubber ooze. The engine was just sitting in place without anything really
holding it there. A good indication that something was not right was to look
at the engine sump drain in relation to the bilge hole. The engine drain
should be at the center of the bilge hole or even slightly higher. If the
engine drain plug is too low then your mounts are in need of replacement. The
fan can also hit the radiator shroud, especially when the engine is under
torque load.
Gordon has new heavy duty engine mounts in stock - and they're really nice.
About $35 each and well worth it. You'll have to slightly enlarge the mounting
holes on both the body and engine brackets to accommodate the larger stud
size. I was able to change the mounts by lifting the engine a few inches and
removing the engine mount bracket (which you'll have to do anyway to drill it)
to reach under the engine to get at the engine mount nuts. Not real easy but
doable. The new mounts seemed to have a non-standard wrench size (at least in
my set) of 18mm, if I remember correctly. However, I was able tighten all the
new nuts securely using another close wrench size. Everything lines up nicely
now and the engine is well cushioned on its new mounts.
Ken Chambers, CA
'64 Red, '64 White
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