I'm making a set of solid motor mounts in 316 stainless steel and have read the
instructions given by Mike Lesicko, that undoubtfully will help me out while doing the
mod in an ample way but I still want to be sure I do it right the first time so while
using his report would like to have his or anybody else's opinion about some doubts I
have.
When he states"ALSO LOOSEN TOP BANDS UNDER ALL 4 CARBS" does that mean I have to
remove the carbs? and if not, why loosen them?
In point 3 you loosen the radiator and you pull forward, but how much? Is it supposed
to just stay there hanging or what? Do you slacken the hose clamps at all?
I understand that all exhaust pipes have to be removed from the cylinder heads
completely, but do you need new gaskets to replace the used ones?
"Twist and pull out lower left rubber mount"....... the original mounts as far as I
understand are made from two bushings with rubber solidly attached to them and the
outer bushing should normally have a very tight fit on its housing, so how on earth
can you just twist and pull them off? should you use a special extractor? I need to
know before I embark myself in this ordeal.
"Use a pry bar to help move the engine around!! Slowly raise jack up, watch U-joint
it will need to be turned so it hits the gas tank at an angle that will allow engine
to be raised enough to pull old mount out. You may need to remove the U-joint".
Three doubts here, move the engine around???? and You might need to remove the
U-joint???? Could someone explain what moving the engine around means and the U-joint,
is this the axle attaching the shaft to the engine output drive? and turned so it hits
the gas tank, I need a bit more explaining. One thing is clear, when I do this mod I
will take pictures of each step so someone else can benefit from my experience, the
same way I use Mike's information right now.
Finally I would like more in detail what opinion you have (all that have done the
modification ) about vibration and how you overcame it, mirror buzz, hands becoming
numb after a long ride, feel the tingle on your feet and any other comments you care
to have. Regarding high speed handling I have no doubts it will improve in a big
manner. Just thinking about how it will lock the huge square motor cage, making the
engine part of the frame, I'm sure it will be worth it.
I took the report from ( http://www.sayegh.org/solid-mount.htm )
Best regards,
Charles ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] )
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