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johnmi · 12-18-2015, 08:06 PM

Installing new engine in car .The front of engine is off center 3/16 of a inch. What is best way to correct this problem Thanks John

2manycars · 12-18-2015, 08:10 PM

Loosen the rear mounts and give it a yank. Retighten the rear mounts.

johnmi · 12-18-2015, 08:39 PM

I will try that Thanks John

Gary WA · 12-18-2015, 11:28 PM

Once you drive it,it'll probably move more than that! Happy Holidays!!

Chuck Sea/Tac · 12-19-2015, 02:02 AM

was the old engine ok? Is the mount hole in the frame wore on one side? If previous posts don't solve the problem, there's a chance your frame is tweeked.

johnmi · 12-19-2015, 11:54 AM

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I loosened the rear mounts moved engine over where it belongs, retightened mounts gained 1/16 inch. Thanks John

12-18-2015, 08:06 PM	#1
johnmi Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 94	Centering front of engine Installing new engine in car .The front of engine is off center 3/16 of a inch. What is best way to correct this problem Thanks John

12-18-2015, 08:10 PM	#2
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Centering front of engine Loosen the rear mounts and give it a yank. Retighten the rear mounts.

12-18-2015, 08:39 PM	#3
johnmi Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 94	Re: Centering front of engine I will try that Thanks John

12-19-2015, 02:02 AM	#5
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,365	Re: Centering front of engine was the old engine ok? Is the mount hole in the frame wore on one side? If previous posts don't solve the problem, there's a chance your frame is tweeked.

12-19-2015, 11:54 AM	#6
johnmi Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 94	Re: Centering front of engine Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I loosened the rear mounts moved engine over where it belongs, retightened mounts gained 1/16 inch. Thanks John