Solid Motor Mounts - Good or Bad? - Page 3

mannymen · 03-30-2011, 09:59 AM

I believe I used the 62510s in Chrome when they still had them. Make sure your bases mounts are correct.

Jeff Lee · 03-30-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 55 Chevy

Years ago when I ran the three speed I had solid front mounts,solid bellhousing mounts and no transmission mount. Never had any problems but would not do that again.

Since going to the four speed I have added the trans mount.

Why not? I'm just looking at one last step in R&R trans.

Jeff Stout · 03-30-2011, 11:09 AM

Solid motor and trans mount.Car was built in 1985 and only suffered 1 broken trans case. No anti roll bar and car does twist. I agree it doesnt sound like it should work but it seems to be fine.

55 Chevy · 03-30-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Why not? I'm just looking at one last step in R&R trans.

In my case I have changed to a Ford Toploader and with the cast iron case it weighs a beastly 110 lbs. Felt it would be too much weight hanging off the back with no support. It may or may not be a problem but did not want to take a chance on breaking an ear off or worse.

Once the Jerico is in next year I might leave the rear mount off as the trans is 40 lbs lighter.

Allan

BadCamaro · 03-30-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mannymen

I believe I used the 62510s in Chrome when they still had them. Make sure your bases mounts are correct.

wow they had chrome ones? Yea I just picked up the bbc stands brand new at local swapp meet. I have the correct x-member too...the only mounts I see from moroso are in gold..

Mike Taylor 3601 · 03-30-2011, 07:05 PM

Paul Crowe told me story one time about driving a 55-57 chevy, no crossmember.I can't remember which but anyway he crossed finish line heard bang ,evidently lost driveshaft and broke trans threw all on the ground,he said that was weird feeling for shifter to yanked out of your hand and disappear.
Mike Taylor 3601

55 Chevy · 03-31-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Taylor 3601

Paul Crowe told me story one time about driving a 55-57 chevy, no crossmember.I can't remember which but anyway he crossed finish line heard bang ,evidently lost driveshaft and broke trans threw all on the ground,he said that was weird feeling for shifter to yanked out of your hand and disappear.
Mike Taylor 3601

Yikes! On that note the cross-member stays when the Jerico goes in next year.

Allan

Lew Silverman · 03-31-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Taylor 3601

Paul Crowe told me story one time about driving a 55-57 chevy, no crossmember.I can't remember which but anyway he crossed finish line heard bang ,evidently lost driveshaft and broke trans threw all on the ground,he said that was weird feeling for shifter to yanked out of your hand and disappear.
Mike Taylor 3601

Much as I remember (and it's been a while!), didn't the 55-57 Chevy have the rear mounts on the bell housing? Or was that just on the trucks?

I once had a Top loader in my Nova that bent the factory crossmember before I braced it, a little heavier than a muncie.

Lew

Robert Simpson · 03-31-2011, 10:47 AM

[QUOTE=55 Chevy;249686]Yikes! On that note the cross-member stays when the Jerico goes in next year.

You will like the Jerico better..Also my father had a old B/W 3 speed blow most of the case off and the main shaft and the drive shaft stayed together! He did say there were some shifting rods draging the ground because he was holding onto the shifter, so it would not drop onto the track. Ah yes he said the good days of Junior Stock. That was in his 55 wagon I think.

Dwight Southerland · 03-31-2011, 11:47 AM

Robert -

I had the same experience with my first car - '57 150 Business Coupe 283 2-bbl. After NHRA outlawed the four speed, I tried a three speed. Spent a lot of money on a lot of new parts and modifications on the 3-speed. When I got it together, I threw mufflers on it, drove it around to break it in, then one blast down the highway to try it out. The one blast blew the cluster gear out on to the street on the one two shift.

03-30-2011, 09:59 AM	#21
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 4 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Solid Motor Mounts - Good or Bad? I believe I used the 62510s in Chrome when they still had them. Make sure your bases mounts are correct. __________________ N/A

03-30-2011, 11:09 AM	#23
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,409 Likes: 53 Liked 655 Times in 255 Posts	Re: Solid Motor Mounts - Good or Bad? Solid motor and trans mount.Car was built in 1985 and only suffered 1 broken trans case. No anti roll bar and car does twist. I agree it doesnt sound like it should work but it seems to be fine.

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Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,303 Likes: 198 Liked 116 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Solid Motor Mounts - Good or Bad? Paul Crowe told me story one time about driving a 55-57 chevy, no crossmember.I can't remember which but anyway he crossed finish line heard bang ,evidently lost driveshaft and broke trans threw all on the ground,he said that was weird feeling for shifter to yanked out of your hand and disappear. Mike Taylor 3601

03-31-2011, 10:47 AM	#29
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 803 Likes: 6 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Solid Motor Mounts - Good or Bad? [QUOTE=55 Chevy;249686]Yikes! On that note the cross-member stays when the Jerico goes in next year. You will like the Jerico better..Also my father had a old B/W 3 speed blow most of the case off and the main shaft and the drive shaft stayed together! He did say there were some shifting rods draging the ground because he was holding onto the shifter, so it would not drop onto the track. Ah yes he said the good days of Junior Stock. That was in his 55 wagon I think.

03-31-2011, 11:47 AM	#30
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,980 Likes: 52 Liked 724 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Solid Motor Mounts - Good or Bad? Robert - I had the same experience with my first car - '57 150 Business Coupe 283 2-bbl. After NHRA outlawed the four speed, I tried a three speed. Spent a lot of money on a lot of new parts and modifications on the 3-speed. When I got it together, I threw mufflers on it, drove it around to break it in, then one blast down the highway to try it out. The one blast blew the cluster gear out on to the street on the one two shift.