Transmission is out.

[95' 393stroker]

Hey guys, I pulled the tranny out today and after it was out, I noticed the motor shakes quite a bit when you push on it. I know the transmission keeps it tight when it is in, but should I be able to shake the motor a lot with one hand even if the tranny is out? Maybe it's time for solid motor mounts? Has anyone had a problem with motor mounts before? Thanks for ant help.
Bud

 

[LGHTSPD]

Motor mounts

I've smoked two sets of stock motor mounts in 16,000 miles. Finally I found a aftermarket set of mounts that seem to be indestructable, you may want to check them out.

www.autofab.com/racing.htm

Later,
Ray

 

[thePUNISHER]

strong aftermarket mounts would be nice, but it is normal for the engine to rock quite a bit while the trans is out.

 

[Raymond_B]

Heck yeah, thats a lot of weight focused in two small areas. Stock mounts are rubber and they will move.

strong aftermarket mounts would be nice, but it is normal for the engine to rock quite a bit while the trans is out.

 

[GJLS]

Re: Motor mounts

I've smoked two sets of stock motor mounts in 16,000 miles. Finally I found a aftermarket set of mounts that seem to be indestructable, you may want to check them out.

www.autofab.com/racing.htm

Later,
Ray

Those mounts look good I may have to get a set if my stockers don't hold up

Jerry

 

[Abby Normal]

Hey Budddie, I hope you got a jack or sumtin under the oil pan to hold the motor in place. When you take the tranny out there is no support for the back of the motor, so 1/3 of the support is gone now. If the motor moves around when the tranny is in, then look at changing your motor mounts. If you need more strenth then try a torque strap running from the front dr. side of the motor to the frame. Solid mounts tend to crack bell housings & tranny cases.
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[NateLightning]

Re: Re: Motor mounts

Those mounts look good I may have to get a set if my stockers don't hold up

Jerry

544rwhp and your saying "if"?

 

[95' 393stroker]

Thanks guys, It just seemed too weak without the tranny support. Never had a problem once the motor is in, so I guess everything is how it should be. Thanks for your reply, Bud