solid motor mount question..
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
solid motor mount question..
I bought Moroso solid engine mounts for my engine install...
They are supposed to fit '63 - '82 Vettes...
Well - they seem to fit with only one issue (which might not be an issue)...
Well - the motor monts that bolt to the block would be big enough to fit a 1/2 inch bolt to mount them against the mount on the frame. However - the motor mounts on the frame only fit a 7/16 bolt... Is it ok that there is some play??
They are supposed to fit '63 - '82 Vettes...
Well - they seem to fit with only one issue (which might not be an issue)...
Well - the motor monts that bolt to the block would be big enough to fit a 1/2 inch bolt to mount them against the mount on the frame. However - the motor mounts on the frame only fit a 7/16 bolt... Is it ok that there is some play??
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by john1977
why would you want to use solid mounts? these cars if you plenty of feel without solid mounts.
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Originally Posted by Schmucker
Why not drill it out?
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Originally Posted by patsnitrovette
Ive been running moroso solid motor mounts for years,and i have no play,bolts fit snug through them.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
if i'm following you correctly you are saying the new mounts have a larger hole in them then the frame mount. i'm sure the holes that mount to the block are also slightly larger then the bolt you are going to put throughthem....this would allow for some adjustment and movement...sounds ok to me...
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I just figured out why the holes are different size...
The correct mount for Vettes is Moroso part number 62530... and I got part number 62560.
The Summit website says that 62560 mounts fit Vettes.... but the Moroso Website says that only part number 62530 fits Vettes...
Will try to get the correct mounts tomorrow...
The correct mount for Vettes is Moroso part number 62530... and I got part number 62560.
The Summit website says that 62560 mounts fit Vettes.... but the Moroso Website says that only part number 62530 fits Vettes...
Will try to get the correct mounts tomorrow...
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Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
I just figured out why the holes are different size...
The correct mount for Vettes is Moroso part number 62530... and I got part number 62560.
The Summit website says that 62560 mounts fit Vettes.... but the Moroso Website says that only part number 62530 fits Vettes...
Will try to get the correct mounts tomorrow...
The correct mount for Vettes is Moroso part number 62530... and I got part number 62560.
The Summit website says that 62560 mounts fit Vettes.... but the Moroso Website says that only part number 62530 fits Vettes...
Will try to get the correct mounts tomorrow...
Good catch!So i take i the motor is dangling from the hoist?
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Yes, the motor is tangling in the air with the tranny attached.. 
Can't really put it somewhere with the tranny attached...
Can't really put it somewhere with the tranny attached...
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I don't know if you have the ability to tilt the engine when installing because your other post pictures just show 2 chains but the ability to tilt really makes life easier.
I also run alot more horespower then you without a problem with poly motor mounts. I found solid mounts cause a vibration at idle. I know you don't care about this but I found it annoying sitting at a light.
I also run alot more horespower then you without a problem with poly motor mounts. I found solid mounts cause a vibration at idle. I know you don't care about this but I found it annoying sitting at a light.
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
I know that you have a lot more power than I have, but do yo run slicks and a transbrake? Lot's of power without traction is by far not as violent on the drivetrain than big slicks and a trans brake..
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Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
I know that you have a lot more power than I have, but do yo run slicks and a transbrake? Lot's of power without traction is by far not as violent on the drivetrain than big slicks and a trans brake..
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
just out of curiosity i measured my old motor mount slot....it was 7/16 x approx 3/4...sounds like ordering the right part was the thing to do...
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
I'm mostly concerned about the transbrake launches.. The shock of the transbrake on the drivetrain is pretty violent..
