Motor Mounts 1984 XR7 Cougar

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Motor Mounts 1984 XR7 Cougar

September 12, 2006, 11:41:38 PM

I have looked at the parts store and either I have a very unique Cougar or they show the wrong parts. I am looking for the motor mounts as I said above. What is currently in the car is on the right and left side. It appears to be an inverted U shaped part that the bolts go thru them member horizontal. This part has above it a block of rubber (looks permentally attached) and another metal plate that bolts onto the motor. Does anyone have any ideas on this? I really would like to get back on the project and get the motor in. If anyone has a source or a clue what I am talking about please let me know

Thanks

Randy

Motor Mounts 1984 XR7 Cougar

Reply #1 – September 13, 2006, 12:09:03 AM

OEM replacements are not available...

I make some aftermarket replacements with poly bushings
MOUNTS

You just missed a batch, but I might be able to get something together in the near future.

If you're looking for OEM, you'll have to try and source a clean used set. The 2.3EFI Mustangs used the same mounts as the 83-84 TCs (and 84 XR-7s)

Motor Mounts 1984 XR7 Cougar

Reply #2 – September 15, 2006, 12:42:30 AM

Hey chuck wouldn't the newer style 85-88 t/c mounts work aslong as you used the 85-88 bracket that bolts to the block? They should be the hydulic type mount. Also the only ones I've seen with the toruqe sturt/shock thing are the 83-84 models. I haven't seen those on the 85-88 models. Also what exzactly are they for? The torque sturt/shock things.

Motor Mounts 1984 XR7 Cougar

Reply #3 – September 15, 2006, 07:10:45 AM

Nope. You could use 85 mounts, IF you use the K-member adapter that goes with them, as it is different from the others.

86-88 mounts are right out....there is no bracket that bolts to the block, and the mounts are MUCH bigger overall.

The dampers were used on the 84-84's and the SVOs. THey are there to help dampen the "flopping fish" effect the engine had with the early mounts.

Trust me...I've been through all of this

Motor Mounts 1984 XR7 Cougar

Reply #4 – September 16, 2006, 06:55:51 PM

Thanks chuck I knew you would know. My only question is that I bought a 86 T/C motor complete and it had the hydrulic type mounts that bolt to a bracket that bolts to the block. I'll get some pics so you can see what I'm talking about.

Motor Mounts 1984 XR7 Cougar

Reply #5 – September 16, 2006, 08:27:14 PM

I know what you are talking aout and the 86 is not the same as the 85.

The 86-88TC mounts are different from the 83-84 and 85 mounts entirely, they will not interchange.