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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: KwikFord on October 07, 2006, 12:36:53 AM

Title: Late model motor mounts question
Post by: KwikFord on October 07, 2006, 12:36:53 AM
I managed to find and buy 2 brand new left side upper bracket for 87-88 5.0 T Bird and Cougar but passenger side upper bracket is like needle in haysack.

I've seen plenty 1989 and up T Bird and Cougar V8 engine bracket. I was wondering if they'll fit 87 Cougar K member?

Has anybody here try to use late model 302 V8 1989 & up T Bird and Cougar  motor mount bracket in 87-88 T Bird / Cougar?

My gut feeling tells me it will work with little or no modification.
Title: Late model motor mounts question
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 07, 2006, 04:28:36 PM
If I remember correctly you have to use the 87-88 Cougar/Thunderbird mounts as they are uniquie to the K-member. Mustang or Mark VII mounts won't work unless you swap in a Mustang K-member.
Title: Late model motor mounts question
Post by: KwikFord on October 07, 2006, 04:41:49 PM
Quote from: thunderjet302;107362
If I remember correctly you have to use the 87-88 Cougar/Thunderbird mounts as they are uniquie to the K-member. Mustang or Mark VII mounts won't work unless you swap in a Mustang K-member.


That is correct....
frame bracket is different from Mustang.

The part I'm wondering about is the upper engine bracket. The part that bolts to engine block.

Anyway, I should explain more clearly on my first post. I wondering if 1989 and up T Bird and Cougar V8  mounts will fit on 87 -88 T Bird and Cougar.
Title: Late model motor mounts question
Post by: cougarman on October 07, 2006, 05:15:38 PM
yeah i tied it and the did not line up correctly
Title: Late model motor mounts question
Post by: KwikFord on October 07, 2006, 05:28:41 PM
I won 89-96 T Bird V8 motor mount assembly on eBay .
I'll figure out something and post here. I know for facts that rubber isolator will be discard.
 I'll figure out something to do with upper and lower bracket.
Title: Late model motor mounts question
Post by: Chuck W on October 07, 2006, 06:30:38 PM
The lower brackets are not the same.  The upper brackets should be the same.
Title: Late model motor mounts question
Post by: VictourBII on October 09, 2006, 11:50:54 PM
I have Both for the 88 Bird complete . Pm me if interested...