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arnhemmer · 03-03-2023, 03:22 PM

Has anyone replaced the rubber pads to the stock rear motor mounts with engine in car and if so what is the degree of difficulty?

Brentwood Bob · 03-03-2023, 03:37 PM

Frame spreader, or a bottle Jack helps. Pull the floor boards.

J Franklin · 03-03-2023, 03:50 PM

It is not too difficult, I went back to original mounts from floaters so it was somewhat different but not much.

DJ S · 03-03-2023, 03:52 PM

Side-mounted spare tires make this more difficult... Found this out when trying to convert stock mounts to floater-motor-mounts. The side spare mount does not allow the motor mount to be moved aft and out.

arnhemmer · 03-03-2023, 08:41 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll just loosen them up and do one side at a time. We'll see how it goes.

lrf · 03-04-2023, 12:52 AM

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Recently I read that you use a bolt that is one inch longer than the stock bolts. This one longer bolt is easier to thread a nut on and pulls the parts together when the new rubber is thick. You tighten the nut then put and tighten the stock two bolts and nuts. Now remove the long bolt and replace with the stock bolt and nut. Don't forget the cotter pins.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 03-04-2023, 01:35 AM

You may have to loosen the cowl bolts to allow the frame to spread.

CarlG · 03-04-2023, 02:21 AM

I have done it. It does test your patience -- a lot!

arnhemmer · 03-04-2023, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lrf

Recently I read that you use a bolt that is one inch longer than the stock bolts. This one longer bolt is easier to thread a nut on and pulls the parts together when the new rubber is thick. You tighten the nut then put and tighten the stock two bolts and nuts. Now remove the long bolt and replace with the stock bolt and nut. Don't forget the cotter pins.

That's a great idea, thanks

Big hammer · 03-04-2023, 09:05 AM

52 years ago I changed the rear mount rubbers, a little foggy how I did it LOL. The new rubber didn’t help my issues that much, recently changed to cast iron float a motor that really helped!!!

arnhemmer · 03-04-2023, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

I have done it. It does test your patience -- a lot!

CarlG, The one thing I do have is a alot of patience when it comes to working on the "A". Thanks again guys for your suggestions.

Oldgearz · 03-05-2023, 05:26 PM

I changed mine about 6 months back and I'm no expert mechanic. As I recall, all went slow but well.

steve smith · 03-06-2023, 10:44 AM

Removing and installing the mounting bolts use a 1/4" rachet and adapter on the socket to turn it in and out much easier.

Bill Cilker · 03-06-2023, 11:18 AM

I would recommend removing the passenger side motor mount completely first, because there is more room to work. Then remove and replace the driver's side motor mount. when that is done, finish replacing the passenger side motor mount. You will have to jack up the motor to take the weight off of the motor mounts.

arnhemmer · 03-06-2023, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve smith

Removing and installing the mounting bolts use a 1/4" rachet and adapter on the socket to turn it in and out much easier.

Thanks for the hint Steve.

arnhemmer · 03-06-2023, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Cilker

I would recommend removing the passenger side motor mount completely first, because there is more room to work. Then remove and replace the driver's side motor mount. when that is done, finish replacing the passenger side motor mount. You will have to jack up the motor to take the weight off of the motor mounts.

Thanks Bill for the suggestion and thanks to all for the various ideas.

jwilliams81 · 03-08-2023, 03:28 PM

You can do it while the engine is in the car, but a frame spreader sure is a nice thing to have.

Here is a video about how it all goes together:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucAb...S61UN&index=19

03-03-2023, 03:22 PM	#1
arnhemmer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Jose California Posts: 150	Rear Motor Mounts Has anyone replaced the rubber pads to the stock rear motor mounts with engine in car and if so what is the degree of difficulty?

03-03-2023, 03:37 PM	#2
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,246	Re: Rear Motor Mounts Frame spreader, or a bottle Jack helps. Pull the floor boards.

03-03-2023, 03:50 PM	#3
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Rear Motor Mounts It is not too difficult, I went back to original mounts from floaters so it was somewhat different but not much. Last edited by J Franklin; 03-03-2023 at 06:09 PM.

03-03-2023, 03:52 PM	#4
DJ S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Southwick, MA Posts: 590	Re: Rear Motor Mounts Side-mounted spare tires make this more difficult... Found this out when trying to convert stock mounts to floater-motor-mounts. The side spare mount does not allow the motor mount to be moved aft and out.

03-03-2023, 08:41 PM	#5
arnhemmer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Jose California Posts: 150	Re: Rear Motor Mounts Thanks for the advice guys. I'll just loosen them up and do one side at a time. We'll see how it goes.

03-04-2023, 12:52 AM	#6
lrf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: long beach ca Posts: 171	Re: Rear Motor Mounts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Recently I read that you use a bolt that is one inch longer than the stock bolts. This one longer bolt is easier to thread a nut on and pulls the parts together when the new rubber is thick. You tighten the nut then put and tighten the stock two bolts and nuts. Now remove the long bolt and replace with the stock bolt and nut. Don't forget the cotter pins.

03-04-2023, 01:35 AM	#7
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: Rear Motor Mounts You may have to loosen the cowl bolts to allow the frame to spread.

03-04-2023, 02:21 AM	#8
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Rear Motor Mounts I have done it. It does test your patience -- a lot! __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

03-04-2023, 09:05 AM	#10
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: Rear Motor Mounts 52 years ago I changed the rear mount rubbers, a little foggy how I did it LOL. The new rubber didn’t help my issues that much, recently changed to cast iron float a motor that really helped!!! __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

03-05-2023, 05:26 PM	#12
Oldgearz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Sagle, Idaho Posts: 359	Re: Rear Motor Mounts I changed mine about 6 months back and I'm no expert mechanic. As I recall, all went slow but well.

03-06-2023, 10:44 AM	#13
steve smith Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Denair, Ca. Posts: 25	Re: Rear Motor Mounts Removing and installing the mounting bolts use a 1/4" rachet and adapter on the socket to turn it in and out much easier.

03-06-2023, 11:18 AM	#14
Bill Cilker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 398	Re: Rear Motor Mounts I would recommend removing the passenger side motor mount completely first, because there is more room to work. Then remove and replace the driver's side motor mount. when that is done, finish replacing the passenger side motor mount. You will have to jack up the motor to take the weight off of the motor mounts. __________________ Bill Cilker, Jr Unrestored 190A Victoria 45B, 160B & 189A Victoria Association President

03-08-2023, 03:28 PM	#17
jwilliams81 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 418	Re: Rear Motor Mounts You can do it while the engine is in the car, but a frame spreader sure is a nice thing to have. Here is a video about how it all goes together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucAb...S61UN&index=19 __________________ 1931 Murray Town Sedan. Black body with Apple Green pin stripe. 1923 Model T Touring with electric start. Low radiator Cincinnati, Ohio Last edited by jwilliams81; 03-08-2023 at 03:46 PM.