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Topic: Engine, No Transmission
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Boss Hoss
Gearhead Posts: 203
From: Georgia
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 11-04-2001 09:52 AM
   
OK, one more question before I decide to dive in and take my C-4 transmission out of my Mustang...When the transmission has been taken out of the car, is the engine OK sitting there on its own, or do I need to brace the engine, since there is no longer a transmission for the engine to "lean" against? I guess what I'm asking is...can the motor mounts alone support the engine securely for a little while until the new transmission is installed? ------------------
*andy* ([email protected]) also known as...***Boss Hoss*** *1965 Mustang 289 coupe*
*1996 Mustang GT coupe*
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jermustang68
Journeyman Posts: 8
From: Santa Rosa,Texas, USA
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 11-04-2001 11:05 AM
From my experiences you can leave the motor supported by just the mounts but it puts stress on the mounts which could possibly damage the mounts. It be better just to support the engine.
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68 MUSTANG COUPE
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franklin
Gearhead Posts: 128
From: VA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 11-04-2001 11:55 AM
I remember not worrying about my 65 because the engine rested against the crossmember going underneath the pan.
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 1946
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-04-2001 10:26 PM
If you have a Monte Carlo bar or a fan shroud, I would suggest supporting the motor.
Don't forget to disconnect the carb linkage, radiator hoses, fuel line from fender to fuel pump. Better yet, support your motor.Mike
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