Engine Mount Brackets

[Tom H.]

I purchased a set of engine mount brackets to replace the home-made brackets on my 57. I received two exactly alike, I think they should be different but I'm not sure if I have two driver side brackets or two passenger side brackets.

Should they be different? and if so should they arc toward the front or back?

Thanks,
Tom

[Joe L.]

Re: Engine Mount Brackets

I purchased a set of engine mount brackets to replace the home-made brackets on my 57. I received two exactly alike, I think they should be different but I'm not sure if I have two driver side brackets or two passenger side brackets.

Should they be different? and if so should they arc toward the front or back?

Thanks,
Tom

Tom-----


The brackets are side-specific. My recollection is that there is a "notch-like" cutaway on the upper, inside corner of the brackets.

[Gary C.]

Re: Engine Mount Brackets

Tom, the brackets arc from front to back. Frame bolt holes are closest to the radiator and the engine mount holes closest to the engine. Have a good photo if you'll post your e-mail address as am at max limit for posting photos on the TDB. Gary....

[Roy B.]

Re: Engine Mount Brackets

Also remember you need to add shims to align the engine straight

[Don Y.]

Re: Engine Mount Brackets

Here is a pic of the R/S mount bracket on my '57, before the body drop.

[Tom H.]

Re: Engine Mount Brackets

Thanks to all.

Please excuse my whiney post, I was hoping to get something done last night and was unable to because of the part. The vendor is mailing me a new pair. I'm sure it wouldn't be my last issue with mail order parts.

Don's photo is great. Gary if you have others my email is ThomasHinds@sbcglobal.net

[Roy B.]

Re: Engine Mount Brackets