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tstafford 
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 Topic: Rear engine mountsPosted: March-01-2005 at 11:40am |
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Does anyone have any experience with the rear engine mounts found on the 1968 Interceptor engines? There does not seem to be any adjustment on them. (2 stringer lag bolts and one bolt in the center)
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Tim D
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Posted: March-01-2005 at 12:35pm |
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The rear mounts you are talking about must be the ones on the transmission. Mine has a place on each side that pinches the solid bar that runs to the mount on the stringer. About 12 years ago I noticed unpainted metal beside one of the "clamps", which was evidence that it had worked loose and moved toward the driver side a little bit. I just loosened both clamps and bump it over (with a hammer and piece of 2x4) to where it was originally and tighten the bolts, and turned the prop by hand to check for consistant rotation resistance. I have not touched it since.
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Posted: March-01-2005 at 1:16pm |
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My problem is not side to side adjustment but up and down adjustment. I just don't see any adjustment in that direction.
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Posted: March-01-2005 at 3:59pm |
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There's none for up and down, I guess mounted to the stringer everything is inline with the strut. Mine has a metal plate with the ends curled up and there's a piece of rubber under the metal about 1/4" thick both which sit on the stringer.
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Posted: March-11-2005 at 4:58pm |
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tstafford,
There are aftermarket front and rear motor mounts you can buy,They mount on the inside of the stringers with little modification. Midwest CC does alot of conversions from old shim style to new pcm adjustable style,call bruce at midwest CC((260)-833-2226 he can tell you the two styles they use. I installed a set of front and rear on my 63 classic, HUGE difference! A breeze to align now. |
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Posted: March-11-2005 at 5:05pm |
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Thanks guys,
It looks like things have settled over the years and some adjustability is needed. I will be calling Bruce. |
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Posted: March-11-2005 at 9:32pm |
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those interceptor mount are adjusted by wood shims. Havie worked on boats for over 20 years you would be best served by replacing the mounts with new adjustable mounts. you may have to notch the stringers so the new mounts fit lower into the stringer.Those old mount look good but the insulating material has no doubt gotten hard with aging. Good luck
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