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Dtolson · 11-22-2013, 10:35 PM

The front motor mount on my 29 CCPU is off center and is rubbing against one side of the hole in the front cross member. I believe this is a causing unusual vibration. Any suggestions on how I can center the motor?

silversink · 11-22-2013, 10:44 PM

New springs A6031S----6.50 for a set in the Macs catalog Page 55

Dtolson · 11-22-2013, 10:48 PM

Tried that. The motor sets level, just points too far right.

kenny in k'zoo · 11-23-2013, 12:19 AM

Best check the frame to be sure it isn't bent.

Ask me how I know, Kenny

BILL WILLIAMSON · 11-23-2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dtolson

Tried that. The motor sets level, just points too far right.

I can just hear Chief, my Dad, sayin' "Let's be practical, if everything else seems O.K, jist git a RAT TAIL file, the BIG one, & make thet hole EGG shaped to git rid of the racket, NOBODY will ever know"!!
Bill W.

Mike V. Florida · 11-23-2013, 02:06 AM

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How is the gap for the hood. Is it even on each side?

smurph · 11-23-2013, 11:31 AM

I had the same problem after replacing the (missing?) springs. I tried to lever the engine into position but that didn't work and risked damaging bodywork. Here's what worked for me. Make sure the castle nut is not too tight. It should only be tight enough to insert the cotter pin . Drive the car and take some sharp turns in the direction needed-- i. e. Right turn if you want the engine to shift left; and left turn if you want it to shift right. After a couple of sharp turns it popped into the hole. Give it a try, it might work for you.
Smurph

Coupster · 11-23-2013, 11:39 AM

Loosen the front and the 4 rear motor mount bolts and use
The crank handle to straighten the engine

George D · 11-23-2013, 11:52 AM

I like to use the bronze bushing that fits in front crossmember . Loosen rear mounts where they attach to frame, inspect or replace rubber pads, line up front, retighten rear bolts. This has worked for me there is some wiggle room with rear mounts but not much.

Dtolson · 11-25-2013, 04:26 PM

Several good suggestions. Thanks all and Happy Thanksgiving.

11-22-2013, 10:35 PM	#1
Dtolson Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: KY Posts: 81	Front motor mount off center The front motor mount on my 29 CCPU is off center and is rubbing against one side of the hole in the front cross member. I believe this is a causing unusual vibration. Any suggestions on how I can center the motor?

11-22-2013, 10:44 PM	#2
silversink Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dayton Oregon Posts: 318	Re: Front motor mount off center New springs A6031S----6.50 for a set in the Macs catalog Page 55

11-22-2013, 10:48 PM	#3
Dtolson Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: KY Posts: 81	Re: Front motor mount off center Tried that. The motor sets level, just points too far right.

11-23-2013, 12:19 AM	#4
kenny in k'zoo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 24	Re: Front motor mount off center Best check the frame to be sure it isn't bent. Ask me how I know, Kenny

11-23-2013, 02:06 AM	#6
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Front motor mount off center Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) How is the gap for the hood. Is it even on each side? __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

11-23-2013, 11:31 AM	#7
smurph Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cold Spring Harbor, NY Posts: 102	Re: Front motor mount off center I had the same problem after replacing the (missing?) springs. I tried to lever the engine into position but that didn't work and risked damaging bodywork. Here's what worked for me. Make sure the castle nut is not too tight. It should only be tight enough to insert the cotter pin . Drive the car and take some sharp turns in the direction needed-- i. e. Right turn if you want the engine to shift left; and left turn if you want it to shift right. After a couple of sharp turns it popped into the hole. Give it a try, it might work for you. Smurph

11-23-2013, 11:39 AM	#8
Coupster Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 47	Re: Front motor mount off center Loosen the front and the 4 rear motor mount bolts and use The crank handle to straighten the engine

11-23-2013, 11:52 AM	#9
George D Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Little Falls NY Posts: 67	Re: Front motor mount off center I like to use the bronze bushing that fits in front crossmember . Loosen rear mounts where they attach to frame, inspect or replace rubber pads, line up front, retighten rear bolts. This has worked for me there is some wiggle room with rear mounts but not much.

11-25-2013, 04:26 PM	#10
Dtolson Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: KY Posts: 81	Re: Front motor mount off center Several good suggestions. Thanks all and Happy Thanksgiving.