yes, i transferred the whole setup over from the 94 truck
the passenger side is all unbolted, but the mount is pinned between
the brackets on the engine and frame and the disconnect housing. i
unbolted the disconnect housing from the 3-way (triangle-shaped)
brace... so now if i take the bracket off the engine, i THINK i can
squeeze the mount out. i'll try tomorrow. the engine is lifted and the
axle assy is loose, so i can actually move the mount around quite a
bit. i even took the isolator mush out to get a better hand grip. but
it's still pinned.
i have my fsm out too... unless i missed something, it doesn't mention all that.
the driver's side is more oblong and looks like it will maneuver out
without as much difficulty. however loosening the thru-bolts on that
one was 10x harder because the pumpkin and the larger 3-way brace are
in the way... like you said. my hands are thoroughly beat up.
speaking of... i tried the air ratchet once before crunching my hand
between the ratchet's actuator and the truck frame. had to disconnect
it to free my hand. they don't teach stupid... i'm just a natural.
On 6/18/08, Terrible Tom <silvereightynine@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Don Rey wrote:
>
> > So while my truck was laying on it's side, I noticed my motor mounts
> > are in terrible condition.
> >
> > Both the FSM and Haynes tell me all I have to do is remove all the
> > through bolts, and lift the engine "slightly" (to clear the stud).
> > Installation is the reverse of removal.
> >
> > Riiiight. I see no way in heck that big 'ol hunk of steel and mushy
> > rubber is going to come out without either the engine being lifted
> > another 5 inches (which means it's also time for a clutch job) or the
> > axle assy dropping about that same distance. Clearly I choose the
> > latter option... but is there any other trick?
> >
> > I'm working on the passenger side right now... which looks to me like
> > the easier one. I'm only working around the disconnect housing. I'm
> > not excited to be wrestling with the pumpkin on the driver's side
> > next.
> >
> > Darnitall I should have replaced them when I had the engine out!
> >
> > Don in CT
> > 89 Dak Vert 318 NV3500 4x4
> > 74 Dart Sport 340
> >
> >
>
> Passenger side mount should be easier... drivers side mount (assuming you
> did transfer the whole thing over) has the engine/trans/axle brace in the
> way.
>
> Let me look over my project photos and FSM for a few mins and I'll get back
> to ya....
>
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