67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

[Steven B.]

Re: 67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

I think that small block trucks were a main concern because of all the room they had for the engine to move around. I don't know about the passenger cars.

Steve

[Bill L.]

Re: 67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

Here are the rework instructions for the V-shield "boomerangs" when the original engine mounts are replaced by the later (and slightly larger) locking mounts.


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Thank you John -- this is VERY helpful ----!!!

Any chance that we can get a version that is a bit clearer? Maybe the actual .JPG file? Or location of same? This one is a bit hard to read the measurements. I tried zooming it in a bit but it gets pretty blurry.

Thanks!!!
Bill

[Joe L.]

Re: 67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

Thank you John -- this is VERY helpful ----!!!

Any chance that we can get a version that is a bit clearer? Maybe the actual .JPG file? Or location of same? This one is a bit hard to read the measurements. I tried zooming it in a bit but it gets pretty blurry.

Thanks!!!
Bill

Bill-------


This instruction sheet was included with GM motor mounts for years.

However, if you're going to use locking type motor mounts, which I HIGHLY recommend, I also recommend that rather than modifying the original "boomerang" shields you just buy a set of reproduction 1970-72 shields which are designed for the locking style mounts. Many years ago when I first installed the locking style mounts on my 1969, I did modify the original shields as instructed. I wish I hadn't, though.

[Bill L.]

Re: 67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

Thanks Joe --- I will look into it --- I always like to keep things original if I can but safety trumps originality for me (In most cases!!)

[John H.]

Re: 67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

Thank you John -- this is VERY helpful ----!!!

Any chance that we can get a version that is a bit clearer? Maybe the actual .JPG file? Or location of same? This one is a bit hard to read the measurements. I tried zooming it in a bit but it gets pretty blurry.

Thanks!!!
Bill

Bill -

The board software automatically reduces higher-resolution images; shoot me an e-mail (Snake488@aol.com) and I'll send you the higher-resolution original image.

[Bill L.]

Re: 67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

Thanks John!

[Bill L.]

Re: 67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

Thanks John!

[Paul Y.]

Re: 67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

I owned a 1965 Bel Air 2 door back in the day that used to break them pretty regular and would give a pretty exciting ride until the cable repair was finally installed.

I think that small block trucks were a main concern because of all the room they had for the engine to move around. I don't know about the passenger cars.

Steve

[Robert G.]

Re: 67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

This is what the cable fix looked like.

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[Domenic T.]

Re: 67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

Robert,
Nice picture. Somehow I thought they bolted one end to 1 of the 3 screws that held the mount to the block, and the other to 1 large bolt that went thru the mount that connected it to the frame mount.

Dom

[Robert G.]

Re: 67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

I'm guessing the fix was different for different models. I saw one online for 302/Z28 that looked different. My photo is for the Bel Air 327.

[Joe L.]

Re: 67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

I'm guessing the fix was different for different models. I saw one online for 302/Z28 that looked different. My photo is for the Bel Air 327.

Robert------


There were. There were several different kits for different chassis/engine applications.

[John H.]

Re: 67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

Parts below are for the Camaro and Chevy II/Nova - Corvette and Chevelle weren't affected by the recall, as their throttles didn't go to WOT when the engine mount separated and the engine torqued up on the driver's side.


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[Joe L.]

Re: 67' Engine mount: Non locking vs locking

Parts below are for the Camaro and Chevy II/Nova - Corvette and Chevelle weren't affected by the recall, as their throttles didn't go to WOT when the engine mount separated and the engine torqued up on the driver's side.


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John-------


I've got a couple of the GM kits in my collection. Each is different from the other and different from the one you pictured. I don't recall what chassis/engine applications they are for, though.