[Spridgets] Engne iistall

[Herby]

That is one of my thoughts. I thought I had it right. The steering column
side is the taller one, yes? I did stupidly put the trans mount in backwards
;(

Herby
63 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy - patiently waiting)
62 MKII Sprite (the "resto-mod" driver)
00 Dakota R/T (the new toy)
herby at herbytoys.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net] 
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2007 7:08 PM
To: herby at herbytoys.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Engne iistall

Herby wrote:
> What's the trick to getting the motor mounts installed? The engine is in
> place (still attached to the hoist) but I haven't been able to figure how
to
> get both mounts in. I did unbolt and slide the steering column back but
> still unable to get it. I'm sure it's simple thing that I'm just not
picking
> up!

Do you have the mounts reversed? L/R?
I usually leave the metal part of the steering wheel side bolted to the 
car, undo the other metal part from the body. Keep both rubber mounts
bolted to the metal parts and lower the engine in place.
Once it's close, bolt on the passenger mount loosely to the engine then 
lower it and bolt it to the car. The steering side should drop onto the 
rubber mount with a minor bit of persuasion.
But if the metal parts are reversed, you'll be cursing all night long.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ