New motor mounts does the engine need to be pulled?

[spacecrow]

Overhauled the engine and the mechanic did not replace the engine mounts while it was out.

looking a little old now, can they be replaced without pulling the engine.

Details 1972 Chevelle, 307 engine.

Thank you for any replys.

[bobss396]

You can do it although it is a time consuming job to do on the driveway. Get the car up on ramps or jack stands. You have to support and jack up the engine once you take out the 2 long through bolts. Watch the distributor on the firewall and it would probably be a good bet to disconnect the battery.

Jack up the engine under the oil pan, pad the jack with a piece of plywood or anything laying around. Wider is better, you need a piece about 10" long to spread the load out.

The mounts bolt to the block in 2 or 3 places (I forget) and come off easily. Expect to use a swivel and a couple of extensions.

Once you get the new mounts in your hand, take a utility knife and clean out the holes. They often come with rubber in them and it is murder to get the block bolts started.

Bob

[spacecrow]

Originally Posted by bobss396

You can do it although it is a time consuming job to do on the driveway. Get the car up on ramps or jack stands. You have to support and jack up the engine once you take out the 2 long through bolts. Watch the distributor on the firewall and it would probably be a good bet to disconnect the battery.

Jack up the engine under the oil pan, pad the jack with a piece of plywood or anything laying around. Wider is better, you need a piece about 10" long to spread the load out.

The mounts bolt to the block in 2 or 3 places (I forget) and come off easily. Expect to use a swivel and a couple of extensions.

Once you get the new mounts in your hand, take a utility knife and clean out the holes. They often come with rubber in them and it is murder to get the block bolts started.

Bob

Thanks again for your help Bob. Very useful.

[bobss396]

Glad I could help. The new style mounts (that stay together in case the rubber breaks away from the steel) are harder to get the bolts started.

I used to cheat and buy '64 Chevy truck motor mounts to get around it.

Bob