67 Original engine motor mounts

[Fred Y.]

Re: 67 Original engine motor mounts

Thanks-----

[James G.]

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Thankfully, none are like 66 IMPALA that used a cable to secure the motor and mount.

[John D.]

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Wasn't it a recall to replace the engine mounts ?

[Domenic T.]

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James,
I installed a bunch of those cables when I was working at the Chevy dealership. I remember the stories people told who hit the back of the car in front of them when the mount delaminated causing the engine to rise on the drivers side, pulling the throttle rod causing the carb to go wide open.
My brothers 59 Pontiac went thru a intersection at record speed until the engine torque let the engine down on the broken mount. After that it was installing the safety mounts.

Dom

[Ray G.]

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[Domenic T.]

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Ray,
Where did you get those, better yet when. I think if NCRS wants the original mounts (dangerous) that would be an asset to add to our cars. I was going to repo the cable for my 67 out of memory so I could be stock with the original mounts and save my car, and or my fan and schroud.

Dom

[Ray G.]

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[QUOTE=Domenic Tallarita (51287);809031]Ray,
Where did you get those, better yet when. I think if NCRS wants the original mounts (dangerous) that would be an asset to add to our cars. I was going to repo the cable for my 67 out of memory so I could be stock with the original mounts and save my car, and or my fan and schroud.

Dom
The picture is from ebait. I see engine mount restraints for sale occasionally on the internet.
Maybe you can fabricate some from pictures.
I don't know how to know if they are for a Corvette.
The anti-lift kits were installed after delivery, so they won't be in Judging Guides.
Hope this helps.
Ray

[Fred Y.]

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Thank you all. So correct me if I'm wrong but is the consensus here from you men that the one's shown by Patrick will work best as far as safety & judging goes with my 67 ? I noticed the part # from CC that he forwarded ended 2005. Has anyone used these on a 67 BB before ??

Thanks.Fred

[Page C.]

Re: 67 Original engine motor mounts

1967 Judging Guide on page 97 in the mechanical section. Score later interlocking safety style engine mounts as replacements. The front engine mounts and ground strap are worth a total of 5 points for originality and 5 points for condition. It is the second item judged in the mechanical section after engine color and paint.

[Edward B.]

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The recall didn't include Corvettes (or Chevelles).

Ed

[Fred Y.]

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Thanks Page & Ed. I have ALL original ground straps & Bolts. I think I will side err on the side of caution when it comes to this mount. Common Sense in MY judging manual.

[Jim D.]

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Thanks Page & Ed. I have ALL original ground straps & Bolts. I think I will side err on the side of caution when it comes to this mount. Common Sense in MY judging manual.

Good move. I will do the same and install the locking version of this mount on my 65 L-78. One failure would destroy my perfect 1 year only fiberglass fan shroud that costs well over $1K if you can find one.

[Mark P.]

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I hope no one minds me resurrecting this old thread. I am about to install my rebuilt 300HP engine for my 65 in a restored chassis and am not sure what to do with the motor mounts.

I am considering these 2 options:

Option 1 - use US made service replacement motor mounts with the safety locking tab and modifying the V shielding per this service bulletin (attached). I might also find a set of the later V shielding (see photo) which was designed to clear the motor mount.

Option 2 - use US made reproduction motor mounts from LIC and keep my existing V shields unmodified.

If I go with option 2 then I am worried about future motor mount failure and the damage or safety issue that can result. I read that Chevrolet recalled about 7 million passenger cars in the 60's due to motor mount failure and used the safety cable system in Ray Geiger's post above.

Were C2 Corvettes ever subjected to a motor mount recall ?

Based on Patrick Hulst's post, Corvettes started using the locking tab mounts in 1970.

My car will be judged at a chapter level but I planning to drive it a fair amount so I am leaning toward option 1.

Can anyone share an opinion as to why they chose their motor mounts and if they use original style or the locking tab style mounts.

[Joe L.]

Re: 67 Original engine motor mounts

I hope no one minds me resurrecting this old thread. I am about to install my rebuilt 300HP engine for my 65 in a restored chassis and am not sure what to do with the motor mounts.

I am considering these 2 options:

Option 1 - use US made service replacement motor mounts with the safety locking tab and modifying the V shielding per this service bulletin (attached). I might also find a set of the later V shielding (see photo) which was designed to clear the motor mount.

Option 2 - use US made reproduction motor mounts from LIC and keep my existing V shields unmodified.

If I go with option 2 then I am worried about future motor mount failure and the damage or safety issue that can result. I read that Chevrolet recalled about 7 million passenger cars in the 60's due to motor mount failure and used the safety cable system in Ray Geiger's post above.

Were C2 Corvettes ever subjected to a motor mount recall ?

Based on Patrick Hulst's post, Corvettes started using the locking tab mounts in 1970.

My car will be judged at a chapter level but I planning to drive it a fair amount so I am leaning toward option 1.

Can anyone share an opinion as to why they chose their motor mounts and if they use original style or the locking tab style mounts.

Mark------


As far as I know, no Corvette originally built with the non-locking motor mounts was subject to a recall. I can tell you, for certain, that my 1969 which was originally built with non-locking mounts was never subject to a recall. I cannot understand why any 1963-68 would have been any different.

For a driven car, I would always recommend going with the locking style mounts. That's especially true when the only current option is "reproduction" motor mounts. I would try to maintain your existing "boomerang" shields for possible future use and obtain 70+ shields to use with the locking mounts.

[Fred Y.]

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Mark, after speaking with the members here it made no sense to me to subject a 50+ yr old original engine to a potentially unsafe original or copy motor mount. I believe I went with a set that looked remarkably "close" to the originals from either corvette central or America. They are locking & if the judges wish to deduct for originality, so be it. I'm playing it safe. My advice , you should too. We're not talking about a front fender emblem here.