Motor mount install questions
 

1. Do I need to disconnect anything besides the 2 bolts holding the mounts to the K member before I jack up the motor (I have an electric fan so I don't need to worry about the fan and shroud)

2. How high can I jack up the motor without having to worry about breaking something?

3. Any tips on removing the 2 bolts buried under the K member?

TIA guys

1. I'd loosen the center of the tranny mount so you dont put it in a bind.

2. I wouldnt go really high, but just do it slowly, then walk around and make sure nothing is binding, then go from there.

3. A can of WD-40, a breaker bar, a decent amount of ground clearance, and alot of leverage.


good luck,
--Drew

Just a big socket and breaker bar outta do ya fine.
You can raise the motor an easy 2" before I would even worry.

Tip: Loosen ALL the bolts, before you finish taking off the bolts or raising the motor.

BTW, bring alot of patience with ya.... Mine were a *****!

Make sure that your vavle covers don't hit your firewall. Other then that, you shouldn't have any major problems. I did mine on the ground useing a hydo. jack and hand tools. I lifted the motor up about 4 inches. Oh, don't forget... when you jack up the motor, use a big block of wood between the jack and the oil pan. You don't want to crush anything :D

Thanks guys. I got the nuts that hold the mounts to the K member off and one bolt off each mount, gotta see how high I can jack the motor up to get at the ones buried under the K member. I'm going to try those last 2 bolts this afternoon, thanks for the advice.

Chris

Well a buddy came by and we got the bolts out and the old mounts out but it turns out that Autozone gave me the wrong driver side mount so I had to order it and hopefully pick it up today. Does it ever seem like nothing is as easy as it's supposed to be:rolleyes:

LOL it never is! :(

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Are you installing the Convertable mounts? If not I'd recommend them. They are a bit stronger than factory stock mounts.

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yea, what are the exact differences between the convertable and stock mounts??

thanks,
adam

It's the exhaust heat and age that usually trash the stock mounts.

I have a good contact at a Ford dealer who does all their performance parts. He said that Ford changed the Mustang mounts in 92 to a mount used on the Lincolns. They are more stout and resist the heat. He said they bolt right into the pre 92 cars. I don't have the part # but hopefully your local Ford parts guy can figure it out. Surprise - These newer style mounts cost about $30.00 less (each) than the older ones.

If you use these mounts you will find that they go in differently because they have a different overall shape.
It's kind of like a puzzle to snake the old ones out and a different puzzle to get the new ones in. Thus like everyone has said - you keep jacking the motor higher to gain that little bit more room.

Best tools - impact gun and plenty of swear words.

Dan

Well from what I can see the vert mounts are a little thinner and the rubber bushing in it is completely wrapped in steel to make it firmer and less likely to flex. I heard that the vert mounts were used in all the Mustangs after 92. From what I can see the mount looks exactly the same as the old one except for being a little thinner (less rubber) and the metal body of it completely wraps the rubber, same bolt patterns and shape. Definitely appears much stronger. Hopefully throw the drivers side on in the morning and be driving the Stang all weekend.:D

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DAN:

so what do you ask for at the parts counter? 92 lincoln mounts??? are they better than the convertable mounts??
please elaborate on this....

thanks,
adam