41/53dodges Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 are they really necessary? the 41' somebody converted to a 23' engine instead of 25', and there is no place for an engine mount. in case you dont know, it is a 1.5 tonner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 are they really necessary? the 41' somebody converted to a 23' engine instead of 25', and there is no place for an engine mount. in case you dont know, it is a 1.5 tonner. I'd think w/o mounts the engine would fall out! Sorry coulnd't resist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41/53dodges Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 nice. i even thought about that before i posted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Are you referring to the two feet on the bottom of the front engine mount ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 in all seriousness, I'd think without the mounts you'd get a ton of vibration transmitted to the frame and your butt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Yes, engine and transmission need to be stabilized on at least a 3 point setting. Engine and load torque will move it all over the place if you don't. Creates mis alignment of U joints, clutch and brake operation, throttle linkage, the last 3 which can be extremely damaging to you and others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41/53dodges Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 wow. i see the edits didnt work. i meant the kinda flat rubber part up front, right below the water pump. im kinda surprised i didnt get any more sarcastic answers. currently, the truck has a modified front mount, where the engine half is welded to a 1/2" thick chunk of steel which is bolted to the frame, about 2-3" back from the original mount holes. no room for rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Slip some rubber under that welded piece of steel in the front if you can, especially if the rear mounts have rubber cushions. The vibration will work on the bolts and make it difficult to keep them tight. Gotta be room under that hood for the engine to come up a half inch in the front. If you really want sarcastic answers- No mounts needed but you have to add a wheel to the oil pan. No place to bolt the cherry picker on so using mounts is easier and you can close the hood:D. if you put it in the bed, you don't need them there either:D Here's your sign!:D:D Poking a little fun. Don't take me seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41/53dodges Posted January 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 i could put down some pieces of old tires, enough of those around! will the extra 1/2" offset the holes at the trans mounts enough to not work? now, for those that dont know what we are talking about, heres my massive metal monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Cut the pieces out of the sidewalls, not the tread portion. There's enough distance between the 2 points that you shoudn't have any trouble lining up the bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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