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Old 11-20-2017, 07:03 PM   #1
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Default Early ford engine mount donuts

Who sells the best early Ford engine mount rubber donuts? I purchased the ones I have from the local early Ford manufacturer not too many years ago & they almost caused disaster this past weekend. They are cracked & perished , collapsed letting starter through bolt gouge hard into Pittman arm & could hardly steer it with my daughter & her new husband on their wedding . I was a little concerned that the steering was going to lock up by the feel & didn't know what was wrong.
I want quality rubber , everything rubber I have purchased from this supplier perishes & rots in a very short time.
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Old 11-20-2017, 07:05 PM   #2
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It's possible there may only be one maker...............
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Old 11-20-2017, 07:09 PM   #3
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We have always used Chassis Engineering mount biscuits; they have never flattened and split like the other ones. Not sure what the future will hold, with CE closing the doors.
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Old 11-20-2017, 07:20 PM   #4
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There's a seller on eBay - staighteightbuick - who has really nice polyurethane biscuits. 15 years and they're still splendid.
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Old 11-20-2017, 07:25 PM   #5
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I believe Drake sells ones similar to the Chassis Engineering ones.
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Old 11-20-2017, 07:31 PM   #6
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KiWinUS Would be nice to know where you got these or who makes them so we can avoid poor quality parts, thanks in advance
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Old 11-20-2017, 07:46 PM   #7
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I second that

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Old 11-20-2017, 07:55 PM   #8
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Tony, would complete new motor mounts, including the rubber biscuits be an option? I just got new ones for my '47, and I think they were produced by Drake. If I missed what you are after here, I apologize!!

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Old 11-20-2017, 08:15 PM   #9
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KiWinUS Would be nice to know where you got these or who makes them so we can avoid poor quality parts, thanks in advance
Well my location is Charlotte , so will let you figure out who the BIG early Ford parts supplier is from Charlotte
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Old 11-20-2017, 08:28 PM   #10
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I've always used Drake and have never had a problem with them.
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Old 11-20-2017, 08:49 PM   #11
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Bob Drake's.
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Old 11-20-2017, 08:52 PM   #12
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I have found the Bob Drake ones to be the best reproductions
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Old 11-20-2017, 09:29 PM   #13
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Not correct, but hockey pucks last a long time too.
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Old 11-20-2017, 11:06 PM   #14
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I've had good luck with speedway's.
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Old 11-20-2017, 11:14 PM   #15
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Kiwitony
Read my post the other day regarding the mounts.
I used the bob drake supplied ones on the 33 ,they fitted great and have Ford and the part number cast into the rubber donut,
We are away in the 33 at the moment and it’s WAY smoother ,the motor is realy nice and quieter read less harsh with them fitted.the ones I took out were on the 33 from NZ and I wouldn,t know how old, but they were as hard as a rock.
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Old 11-21-2017, 08:39 AM   #16
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One of my friends owns a welding/fabrication shop. He buys hockey pucks by the case and uses them for a wide variety of projects. They are amazingly durable.
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Old 11-21-2017, 08:45 AM   #17
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Not correct, but hockey pucks last a long time too.
Absolutely! For tranny mounts too. Jack E/NJ
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Old 11-21-2017, 06:18 PM   #18
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Thanks guy's for all your help& suggestions.
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