<VV> Re: VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 12, Issue 64

[4carbcorvair]

The one from Lon looks exactly like the one I got from Clarks. I have no
complaints. Cheaper than stock, supposedly beffier than stock.


> "Well Jeff didn't have any more replaceables so went with an aftermarket
> rear motor mount from Lon - seems very heavy duty, insulator is a 3"by 4"
> block of rubber and while the safety retainer is a shelf rather than a
> pin,
> since the retainer plate is one piece, has no welds, and the 4" wide plate
> extends for an inch over the rear support, I do not see how the engine
> could drop in any failure that does not shear both front mounts as well.
>
> Installation was easier than the FSM led me to believe (did not need to
> remove the rear grille). Old mount (looks the same off as on and suspect
> OE. http://padgett.ws/files/oldmount.jpg . Touch of the finagle was
> required but nothing unusual.
>
> New mount installed: http://padgett.ws/files/newmount.jpg (1" marking is
> height of plate off support when new so I can measure wear). Best part was
> the cost which was less than 2/3 that of a rebuilt original. And no core
> charge.
>
> Padgett"
>
>
>
> --
> Ron Tinkham
>
> 66 Corsa Convertable, 140, 4sp.
> Maine