shimming rt. engine mount

[Kenneth F.]

In my 1962 Assembly Manual on pages B106 and 107, is a note that suggests measuring the distance beween the engine frame bracket upper supports, and using shim part #3711744, on the right mount, to achieve a distance between the supports of 21.92, +-.03, when installing the engine.
The notes give the idea that the factory had an engine locator tool.
Ideas or comments would be appreciated.

Ken

[Jerry W.]

Re: shimming rt. engine mount

Ken....We recently installed our rebuilt engine on our restored 62 rolling chassis...We didn't have any difficulty achieving the specified mtg. dimension by just using a tape measure.

We sandwhiched 2 flat washers on each mrg bolt between the frame rail mtg. bracket and and the right engine mtg. bracket

[John H.]

Re: shimming rt. engine mount

The notes give the idea that the factory had an engine locator tool.
Ideas or comments would be appreciated.

Ken

That's correct. The plant used a spring-loaded "pogo stick" tool that nested on the front of the frame and measured the width between the inboard sides of the welded frame rail engine mount brackets; its reading told them how many shims were required.

[Kenneth F.]

Re: shimming rt. engine mount

Jerry and John, I will try to find a measuring tool that gives an accurate reading. I appreciate the help.

Thanks,

Ken