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vern hodgson · 10-16-2016, 07:16 PM

Any one have any tips for installing new rear motor mount? Les's says to drive the old one forward to remove, did that but now I need to gain a quarter inch to get the new mount between the frame and the bell housing. Wondering if I can put a jack between the frame and the transmission and gain a quarter inch or so. How much can I safely move it out? Any ideas, anyone??

Step-down · 10-16-2016, 07:24 PM

Build a frame spreader , pipe and threaded Rod or buy one .... Your idea to use a bottle jack sound good ... I just changed the rear rubber mounts in my 31' ,big improvement .

vern hodgson · 10-16-2016, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Step-down

Build a frame spreader , pipe and threaded Rod or buy one .... Your idea to use a bottle jack sound good ... I just changed the rear rubber mounts in my 31' ,big improvement .

Got cleaned up, sat down and re read book, found the answer to my dilemma, thanks for your input

vern hodgson · 10-16-2016, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Step-down

Build a frame spreader , pipe and threaded Rod or buy one .... Your idea to use a bottle jack sound good ... I just changed the rear rubber mounts in my 31' ,big improvement .

Question, what diameter pipe did you use. Is 1/2" to small?

Cape Codder · 10-16-2016, 08:50 PM

Most will remove the front body to frame bolts on both sides to give it a little more flex.

ian Simpson · 10-16-2016, 09:31 PM

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I installed the passenger side mount and then used a small bottle jack between the frame and transmission to move the frame a little. I did loosen the body bolts and had to remove the battery. All went in easily. Only problem is that the bolts supplied with the kit were too short and I had to source some replacement bolts. I used Grade 8 and had a hard time drilling them for the split (cotter in US speak) pins.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-17-2016, 08:20 AM

Replacing the motor mount pads is a BITCH! EASIER/BETTER, just to install FLOAT-A-MOTOR mounts!
Bill Poopedout

10-16-2016, 07:16 PM	#1
vern hodgson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: langley, wa. Posts: 645	Rear motor mount Any one have any tips for installing new rear motor mount? Les's says to drive the old one forward to remove, did that but now I need to gain a quarter inch to get the new mount between the frame and the bell housing. Wondering if I can put a jack between the frame and the transmission and gain a quarter inch or so. How much can I safely move it out? Any ideas, anyone??

10-16-2016, 07:24 PM	#2
Step-down Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hat City (Danbury CT) Posts: 647	Re: Rear motor mount Build a frame spreader , pipe and threaded Rod or buy one .... Your idea to use a bottle jack sound good ... I just changed the rear rubber mounts in my 31' ,big improvement . __________________ "I can't cry as long as I know the Lord has risen "

10-16-2016, 08:50 PM	#5
Cape Codder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,337	Re: Rear motor mount Most will remove the front body to frame bolts on both sides to give it a little more flex.

10-16-2016, 09:31 PM	#6
ian Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 709	Re: Rear motor mount Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I installed the passenger side mount and then used a small bottle jack between the frame and transmission to move the frame a little. I did loosen the body bolts and had to remove the battery. All went in easily. Only problem is that the bolts supplied with the kit were too short and I had to source some replacement bolts. I used Grade 8 and had a hard time drilling them for the split (cotter in US speak) pins. Last edited by ian Simpson; 10-16-2016 at 09:32 PM. Reason: Engaged 'send' before brain.

10-17-2016, 08:20 AM	#7
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Rear motor mount Replacing the motor mount pads is a BITCH! EASIER/BETTER, just to install FLOAT-A-MOTOR mounts! Bill Poopedout __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"