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replacing 304 motor mount rubber procedure

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by incynr8, Aug 31, 2009.

  1. Aug 31, 2009
    incynr8

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    Is it possible to simply loosen the engine mounts and isolators and slightly jack up the engine to facilitate replacement? I look to refresh mine simply due to age.

    I assume the one under the transmission is far more involved?

    thanks, I searched but didn't find anything definitive on procedure

    '74, factory 304
     
  2. Aug 31, 2009
    timgr

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    I haven't done it on a Jeep, but I did it on my F-100.

    Block under the pan, loosen bolts, lift with a bottle jack, R&R, lower.

    Trans mount would be easier, I'd think. Support the trans and remove the whole cross-member if you don't have enough clearance.
     
  3. Aug 31, 2009
    incynr8

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    thanks. I will check into doing both.
     
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    jpflat2a

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    watch the clearance between the fan blades and shroud (if equipped)
     
  5. Aug 31, 2009
    incynr8

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    it's got shroud, I noticed that, probably have to make clearance.
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    loosen the bolts that hold the shroud
    some were slotted
    if you're careful and don't raise too high, you'll be okay
     
  7. Aug 31, 2009
    incynr8

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    awesome! thanks!
     
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    rixcj

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    When I changed the rubber mounts, I took the engine weight off of the mount brackets (actually just lifted the engine up, minimally).

    Then I unbolted the frame mounts, from the frame. This was the easiest way that I found to get everything apart, and back together, without lifting the engine up too much.

    Fortunately, none of the bolts gave me a hard time.

    Rich
     
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    Psychojeeper

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    timgr

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    Re the T-15, I've owned and rebuilt them in the past, and own two of them now. It seems like the 2nd gear synchro gets worn out much quicker than the others. The trans in my pickup is worn, but I have no problem driving it. If I try to shift fast , it will clash, and I always double clutch on a downshift. Note that you don't need syncromesh to shift the gears - average people were driving crashboxes everywhere decades before the syncromesh trans became common.
     
  11. Sep 1, 2009
    incynr8

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    Tim,
    I used to drive splitcase trans crashbox VW bus. :) I do the same, I double on the downshift and do a slow smooth shift while matching. I got upshifting perfect but second down I have to be extra careful.
    Al
     
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    Bob Greenslade

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