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Peter J · 01-09-2012, 09:35 PM

I'm swapping engine/trans. in my 29 coupe and ran across this in a box of "junk" given me. It fits exacially over the outer u-joint cover with threads and looks like it anchors to the cross member (no frame holes matching but mine is a 29).
Never been used but looks like a repro. Is this a support for the front of the torque tube like the old hook in the early u joint covers? I don't know.
Any help or advice would be appreciated as always,
Pete
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Glenn C. · 01-09-2012, 09:40 PM

It is part of the Float-a-motor kit, that fits over the universal cover, with the ear of the cast piece facing to the rear over the cross member ledge.

columbiA · 01-09-2012, 09:45 PM

It is the rear part of a Float-a-Motor kit .There was a rubber pad that fit between the upper bracket & crossmember.Personally,I prefer the original mount setup.

columbiA · 01-09-2012, 09:46 PM

Glenn,You type quicker than me!

BILL WILLIAMSON · 01-09-2012, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn C.

It is part of the Float-a-motor kit, that fits over the universal cover, with the ear of the cast piece facing to the rear over the cross member ledge.

Mine had a rectangular rubber bumper that went between that part and the crossmember. I've heard that some folks don't install your part, as they feel there is no need for it??---Bill W.

Peter J · 01-09-2012, 10:58 PM

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Thanks Guys,
I've got std. mounts so I guess I'll use it for a boat anchor. I heard the "hook" on the older u joint setups were just for holding it during assembly anyway.
Thanks a lot.....question answered!
Pete

pat in Santa Cruz · 01-09-2012, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter J

Thanks Guys,
I've got std. mounts so I guess I'll use it for a boat anchor. I heard the "hook" on the older u joint setups were just for holding it during assembly anyway.
Thanks a lot.....question answered!
Pete

There might be someone out there with FOM fronts that needs the rear piece. I remember times in the past when someone was looking for that part.

Popeye31 · 01-10-2012, 01:53 PM

How much you want for the mount? I have a set of the fronts but need the back

Peter J · 01-10-2012, 03:27 PM

Popeye,
I'll send you a PM.
Pete

TinCup · 01-10-2012, 03:40 PM

It was missing from my coupe and it sure made a difference after I installed it.

hardtimes · 01-10-2012, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter J

Popeye,
I'll send you a PM.
Pete

As Tincup says ...the use of this part makes a difference! Those that badmouth FAM setup....by saying that the engine,etc moves/rocks back/forth...obviously do not know what this part is/does !
By now, tho, you've been told that an important part (rubber block/plate that holds block in place) is missing (?).
BTW..I have this setup and when properly installed, my engine does NOT move fore/aft

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01-09-2012, 09:35 PM	#1
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	This goes where?? I'm swapping engine/trans. in my 29 coupe and ran across this in a box of "junk" given me. It fits exacially over the outer u-joint cover with threads and looks like it anchors to the cross member (no frame holes matching but mine is a 29). Never been used but looks like a repro. Is this a support for the front of the torque tube like the old hook in the early u joint covers? I don't know. Any help or advice would be appreciated as always, Pete what is it 006.jpg what is it 007.jpg what is it 008.jpg

01-09-2012, 09:40 PM	#2
Glenn C. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Didsbury Alberta Posts: 838	Re: This goes where?? It is part of the Float-a-motor kit, that fits over the universal cover, with the ear of the cast piece facing to the rear over the cross member ledge.

01-09-2012, 09:45 PM	#3
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: This goes where?? It is the rear part of a Float-a-Motor kit .There was a rubber pad that fit between the upper bracket & crossmember.Personally,I prefer the original mount setup.

01-09-2012, 09:46 PM	#4
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: This goes where?? Glenn,You type quicker than me!

01-09-2012, 10:58 PM	#6
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: This goes where?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Guys, I've got std. mounts so I guess I'll use it for a boat anchor. I heard the "hook" on the older u joint setups were just for holding it during assembly anyway. Thanks a lot.....question answered! Pete

01-10-2012, 01:53 PM	#8
Popeye31 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kenner LA Posts: 248	Re: This goes where?? How much you want for the mount? I have a set of the fronts but need the back __________________ Live your dreams

01-10-2012, 03:27 PM	#9
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: This goes where?? Popeye, I'll send you a PM. Pete

01-10-2012, 03:40 PM	#10
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: This goes where?? It was missing from my coupe and it sure made a difference after I installed it. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.