Motor mounts

[bob1949b]

I had a question about the front motor mounts. I tried ordering them today along with some other parts from Andy B. ( what a grouch) but he said there is just one front mount. My truck has 2 that are mounted inside a bracket on the frame. I will post a pic of the mount. Where can I get these? And also while I have you all here , are both the front brake shoes the same or is there a front shoe and rear shoe? I put them on today and the right side is fine but the left does not turn as freely and drags a bit. do I have them backwards?

[Young Ed]

Those look like the rear mounts to me. And there are 2 of those. You should have a front one under the water pump.

[bob1949b]

Maybe I am confused, it has been a while since I took the thing apart. Is the bracket picture I posted where the bell housing mounts? Is there just 3 engine mounts?

[Young Ed]

They look a little different that I remember my 46 ones looking but those are for sure the rear ones. You can see almost right at the top where my rear mounts go.

[bob1949b]

I guess I was confused! Dodgepu1946 was right about the mount picture I posted. It was the rear mount. I had forgotten these mounts are where my bell housing mounted to and assumed there were two more mounts up front. When I pulled the motor I did not remove it from the front mount instead I took the two bolts out of the big u shaped bracket that attach to the frame, so I never saw the front rubber motor mount thats probably burried under a ton of grease. I got the new mounts now and am on the right track again thanks to this forum. Here are a few mor pics of my truck. I finished the front end, and soon as my rear brake parts arrive , I can finish the back end and start running my brake lines. Can't wait to have a rolling chassis!

[MBF]

Did you do a "major" adjustment (the 2 concentrics located at the bottom rear of each backing plate)? Did you back off the minor (center of shoe) adjusters? Moving one of these adjustments can effect the other. Mike

[bob1949b]

Yes I did make the adjustments you talked about but it still does not turn freely. I even replaced all seals and bearings also and still no change. The drum moves freely to the left and right about 5 - 6 inches but if I try to turn the drum all the way around it gets stuck, not to the point that it wont move at all, but I have to turn it hard to get past that point. Does the drum need to be turned? Any idea's?