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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: 87fordboy on January 11, 2007, 03:03:40 PM

Title: motor mounts
Post by: 87fordboy on January 11, 2007, 03:03:40 PM
does anyone know a good place to jack up the motor? i have never done this b4 i have a set of directions but it says to read the servicec manual which i no longer have
Title: motor mounts
Post by: 88turbo on January 11, 2007, 03:10:28 PM
whenever I have to lift the engine in my 79 cougar (5.0) I undo the mounts and jack up on the trans bell housing.
Title: motor mounts
Post by: vinnietbird on January 11, 2007, 03:35:41 PM
I usually put a big flat piece of wood on my floor jack and lift under the oil pan.Never had any problems with that in all my years.
Title: motor mounts
Post by: t.birdsc on January 11, 2007, 08:50:35 PM
What's up!:grinno:
 I'm new to the board. I agree with the other guys. I've used a bottle jack under the balancer and also unbolted the nuts off the trans mount and the bolts on the fan shroud. Sometimes the mounts are a tight fit and lifting the motor helped some;) If you don't mind me asking where did you get your mounts from? The parts guy asked me if my vehicle was Canadian because that's all he showed for a V-8:rollin: He sold me 2 Doan 2661SR. I hope they work, since the Ford guy told me they were discontined. If my memorey serves me I believe there were 2 separate Ford #'s though. I just thought you might have some part numbers handy.

Thank much
Mike
Title: motor mounts
Post by: Ether947 on January 12, 2007, 07:52:01 AM
Quote from: vinnietbird;123191
I usually put a big flat piece of wood on my floor jack and lift under the oil pan.Never had any problems with that in all my years.

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