Engine mounts should be fairly easy with a floor jack. There are 2 studs that
pass through the brackets on the engine. Each stud has or should have 2 nuts
with washers. Undo the 2 nuts on each side holding the rubber motor mount to
the engine bracket. Place the floor jack under the oil pan with a piece of 2x6
or 2x8 between the oil pan and floor jack and the raise the engine up a little
until the studs come out of the bracket. Might have to jiggle it a little being
careful to not knock the engine off the jack. :-)
Each engine/motor mount will have 2 bolts holding them to the frame. Undo these
and replace with the new parts. The engine will have to be rocked a little to
get the studs back through the holes. Then replace the washers and nuts on the
studs and tighten. Clearance is kind of tight. Could get a few skinned
knuckles.
Good luck!
Bob
67.5
Ofarrell, Fergus wrote:
> Greetings from a new roadster owner in Huntington Beach, CA.
> Having searched out all the info available and finally 'taken the plunge'
> and bought one, I can see why those that have been bitten are so enthused
> (maybe rabid is a better word) about them.
> Mine: '69 2000, not an original color, so NOT going to be a bone-stock
> restoration, more a maximum smiles for reasonable dollars project.
>
> a few initial questions:
>
> 1. my temp gauge barely gets past 120-140, even while sitting in traffic. Is
> this believable? I can put my hand directly on top of the valve cover when
> it's completely warmed up, so it's running fairly cool, but is 120-150
> degrees max believable?
>
> 2. any way to replace engine mounts without complete engine/trans removal?
>
> 3. any suggestions for well-suited seat replacements/ swap outs? I'm pretty
> tall and the present lo-back ones are pretty ragged, and I've seen some
> pictures of others who seem to have switched.
>
> 4. Where to go for a new rollbar? (lap-only belts have girlfriend terrified)
>
> I have ample access to 'cheap' (pronounced f-r-e-e) fiberglass supplies, so
> if anyone has a haired-out hardtop that they want to unload, or are in the
> area and in need of some repair supplies or some fabrication advice, feel
> free to drop me a line and we'll figure something out.
> (maybe trade for mechanical tips/ advice or maybe a lesson in dual carb
> tuning? My previous experiences were with VW's of the dual port/single carb
> variety, so I know the basics but the duals have me a bit wary right now)
>
> Looking forward to open-road events,
> Fergus O'Farrell
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