Re: [Chevelle-list] Engine Mount Question

[Clint Hooper]

I think 1968 was the year of the recall,Dale. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Dale Not sure I understand the question, but neither of those engines were available in the 66 Chevelle.   On a side note, anyone have a pair of small block and big block mounts for 66/67 that can lay them flat on the floor and measure the two heights?   I know there was a recall on all Chevrolet mounts in the 60s I believe due to the driver’s side engine mount (rubber one that bolts to the block itself) tending to break and possibly causing the throttle to stick open.  First solution was a cable unit applied to the driver’s side engine mount.  Later the engine mounts were designed with a locking tab to stop the engine from coming off the mount if it broke.  My Chevrolet parts book (circa 1971) also has the locking mounts as dealer replacements and to use the big block frame mounts when doing so.  This could be why a lot of small block Chevelles have big block frame and engine mounts. Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 Chevelle Reference CD http://www.chevellecd.com ACES #1709/TC Gold #92