Frame spreader
 

Hi,
Replacing rear and front motor mounts on 1930 model A keeping original concept that rolled off the line.
I may have to slightly spread frame to move rear mounts to replace .
Need a suggestion for a frame spreader something old school setup.
I really don’t want to spend $150 for a frame spreader, l will most likely use once.
Any help would be appreciated.

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Cupla PCs of 3/4” pipe and a coupling, all you need is bout 1/4 to 1/2 inch movement, one side at a time.

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Oldford,
Where are you located? Maybe there is someone nearby that can lone you one.
Jason

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Hi-Lift jack works fine. Also useful for pulling posts.

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I recently replaced the passenger side rear motor mount with the engine in the car. Also replaced rubber pads at the same time.

I used a couple of blocks of wood inserted between bell housing and frame; I tapped these in gently with a hammer until I had enough clearance to replace the mount. It’s not hard to do, go slow and easy.

Good luck - Jim

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When I changed rear motor mounts, I ended up on bolting the cowl bolts, as I t seemed they were stopping the frame from spreading.

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I always use some 2 x 4s, and my spring spreader. Usually someone in the local club has one. If changing in the car, do one side at a time, starting with the drivers side (way harder). Use some scrap wood, and a bottle jack sourced from Harbour Frieight. It's cheap.

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I was wondering if a spring spreader would work. I have the F150 OD transmission and the "stock" frame spreader doesn't work very well. But I do have a spring spreader, I'll have to try that next time. Thanks for the tip.

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Several possibilities above, many other clever ways, but don't be so sure you need one. My truck went together easily without one. A bit of prying by a helper should do it.

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It works, but you do have to really crank on that wrench...

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i always used a portapower than u have it for other things

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I used a port-power for removing/installing the motor. It would be nice if it could be moved a little closer to the motor mounts.
Kevin

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A hydraulic jack placed sideways and some 2 x 4's

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quite so but there was no body on the frame at that point.....block seems to drop in easily.

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easy to make if you have a welder,check the pic.in one of the catalogs.