Engine Mounts

[Malcstag]

Hi,

I have refitted a rebuilt engine, but having difficulty lining up the bolts in the new engine mounts holes. The holes are oval. Do the slots point upwards or downwards! I cant see it would make any difference but I have rocked and jiggled the engine back and forth (all yesterday afternoon)but can only get 3 out of the 4 bolts in (2 on one side 1 on the other), I have left bolts loose before I tighten up to allow some fettling but no good.

Also the part numbers are different for the two mounts, I think I have them the right way round, can anyone confirm!

No mention in BL manual or haynes manual etc! I hope its something simple, probably me!

Regards

[Mark S]

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I had the same problem, ended up fitting third bolt (setscrew) loosely, podgering the last hole to line up,then tightening the nut next to it to hold the mount in position then fitted the last bolt. Not easy with limited access.

The engine mounts of coursewere bolted in before the gearbox crossmember was bolted into position.

The holes are elongated, but I can't remember which way up I fitted the mounts.

Mark.

[Kevin Garrod]

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Does this pic. lifted from Rimmer bros site help at all?

[Malcstag]

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Many thanks for the reply gentlemen, that Rimmers catalogue is well done! I had tightened up the gearbox mounting hoping it would help to line up the mounts, I will undo and try again checking the mounts are correct as your picture.



regards:dude: