Float a motor

[Divco one]

I see one of the venders has a front Float a motor on sale. Do they work or is it a gimmick.

[PC/SR]

They work, I like mine, but opinions vary.

[1955cj5]

I like mine also.....

But I installed the main engine mounts and transmission yoke only...

I stuck with the original front mount....

I'm not sure if changing only the front mount would do much....

[nq50]

I have a float-a-motor mount in the front of the engine, my crossmember was cracked pretty bad so I had it welded and decided it would be better to spread the weight.

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by Divco one

I see one of the venders has a front Float a motor on sale. Do they work or is it a gimmick.

Not sure what you mean by a 'front' FAM. I'll post picture of a front '32 style/hot rod style...if this is what you mean ? Mine works very well and I just wish that I'd have do so looong time ago. I can tell that my B engine is more stable during hard acceleration. At the same time, I installed a custom crank vibration dampener. All seems smooth/well.
I have had rear FAM mounts on same B for dozen years...no problems

[Mike V. Florida]

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Yes they work, in hiding vibration problems in an engine.

[JOHN CT]

A friend of mine has the floaters. Then the car developed the death shimmy. O.... My god hold on your in for a thrill ride !! The car shakes the motor shakes and everyone too

[1931 flamingo]

I don't believe the death "wobble" is caused by the FAM's. JMO
Paul in CT

Are you going to Beardsley Cider Mill this year??

[JOHN CT]

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

I don't believe the death "wobble" is caused by the FAM's. JMO
Paul in CT

Are you going to Beardsley Cider Mill this year??

Of course it's a must do thing on my list. I totally support the model a & t show are you going?

[WestCoast]

float a motor do help smooth out engine vibration to the frame but tighten the side mount bisquits to tight and it will feel like you don't have them

[1931 flamingo]

JOHN CT Yes, I plan to be there.
Paul

[Fred K-OR]

Can I steal a bit of thunder from this post? I have a question about installing an engine that has the rear float-a-motor-mounts.

The question is: When installing a motor that has the rear FAMM, can you install the flywheel housing brackets to the flywheel housing before lifting the motor into place? Will the frame be wide enough to get the motor in place with the brackets on it? Another concern is that the steering column is still in the car.

Thanks for letting me ask a question.

[VFRhugh]

I put the drivers side mount on after the engine was centered (past the steering box).

[Fred K-OR]

Originally Posted by VFRhugh

I put the drivers side mount on after the engine was centered (past the steering box).

Thanks for the tip. Did you also have to get the exhaust pipe out of the way ?

[fredski]

Originally Posted by WestCoast

float a motor do help smooth out engine vibration to the frame but tighten the side mount bisquits to tight and it will feel like you don't have them

I found that out,it felt like I had solid mounts until I loosened it up and seemed
fine after doing so.

Fredski

[Henry1953]

With the float a motor mounts my engine shifted far enough forward so that the engine pan bolts could not be removed. I went back to the original mounts and can't tell that the vibration is any worse without them. I will stick with the original mounts.

[Keith True]

If your engine shifted on the mounts then the rubbers were bad.(they do go bad)I have two cars with floaters,and two with stock mounts.I really can't tell the difference between them.If I have somebody stomp hard on the brake pedal while I watch the mounts,the floater does not move one iota more than the stock mount does.But,both are installed correctly.With the stock mount there should be no metal to metal contact.If there is,there is something wrong.If the floaters are crooked,don't line up,or if they twist the rubbers to the side,something is wrong there too.

[wensum]

I have float A motor mounts, but I also have an open drive shaft and radius arms to the chassis.
My impression was that FAM's allow too much movement which can contribute to clutch shudder and not accurate enough location of front and rear axles?
Keith

[Art Newland]

Were the early FAMs springs in the front instead of rubber? My coupe appears to have FAMs, they look standard on the bellhousing mount and at the rear crossmember, but the front still has springs. The springs are a different shape than stock... kinda Christmas tree shaped.

[1955cj5]

Originally Posted by Art Newland

Were the early FAMs springs in the front instead of rubber? My coupe appears to have FAMs, they look standard on the bellhousing mount and at the rear crossmember, but the front still has springs. The springs are a different shape than stock... kinda Christmas tree shaped.

Do they look like this?

These are aftermarket front mount springs from JC Whitney or Western Auto or?