Engine Mounts perhaps?

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Oct 8, 2011 | 12:15 PM

Ryan68Vette

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Engine Mounts perhaps?

I fired up the engine and after letting her warm up I put it in reverse and I heard a loud scrapping sound. I opened my hood and I didn't see anything or hear anything. I then left the hood open, placed my foot on the brake, and put the car in reverse and a gave it some gas. Needless to say the engine sank down, and the noise started up. I am sure the fan is hitting the bottom of the shroud. Is this a tell tell sign that one of my engine mounts are shot? I look forward to hearing from you guys.

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Oct 8, 2011 | 12:32 PM

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Yes, that sounds like a bad motor mount.

Oct 8, 2011 | 04:49 PM

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Is this a tell tell sign that one of my engine mounts are shot?

After 43 years, it is entirely likely. How do the tips of your fan blades look? Best to replace both motor mounts and the tranny mount, not a big deal.

Oct 8, 2011 | 05:46 PM

Ryan68Vette

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Thanks guys. I figured that's what it was. The fan tips look good. There was a little wear on the bottom of the fan shroud, but I think that was from today when I fired it up. This is the first time I have heard this noise. I just got it out of the shop. But hopefully I can do this one myself with some good threads here on the forum.

Thanks again.

Oct 8, 2011 | 06:53 PM

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You can change out one mount at a time by raising each side via the oil pan rail (carefully, so that it won't slip off the jack or damage the pan rail).

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