Engine mount advise

[tractorjames]

Hello, after researching on here it seems that the new mounts are of poor quality. I am undecided on weather to replace or stick with my originals. The only think being I don't know how much these have sagged and when the engine goes back in it will have tubular manifolds and I have a thick cast type steering shaft, so I will need all the clearance I can get (or do I fit a steel shaft and stick with these mounts?).

Here are a couple of pics of my possibly iffy mount, be interesting to see what people think...

Many Thanks,
James

[Staggard]

Looks like in the bottom picture the rubber has started to separate from the steel bracket.

[tractorjames]

Yes it has slightly, I was considering nipping the metal up as it has about a 5mm gap.

Sorry the pics are upside down ive only just noticed!

PS. Don't have a problem with spending the money on the new mounts I just don't want to fit a new part that is going to wear out before the one I already have!

Cheers,
James

[new to this]

James

are the manifolds new or second hand ? because they changed the design to over come the steering shaft,on mine they have a flat section on one of the pipes

dave

[Staggard]

Yes it has slightly, I was considering nipping the metal up as it has about a 5mm gap.

Sorry the pics are upside down ive only just noticed!

PS. Don't have a problem with spending the money on the new mounts I just don't want to fit a new part that is going to wear out before the one I already have!

Cheers,
James

The problem is the bond between the metal and rubber is broken so I don't know if doing what you say will help. I certainly understand your dilemma in replacing them with parts that are available, I was in the same boat when I had the heads off, I decided to leave well alone and see if I could come across some NOS in the future. Graham

[tractorjames]

Yes the new manifolds have a flat section but its still tight from what i've seen on other cars??

James

[V Mad]

If the old rubber is still good, just degrease it and the metal, and rebond it with some Loctite. Hold it in a vice until set. New rubber seems to be a waste of money. PS does anyone do them in poly?

[Paul Roberts]

Not sure about the "Loctite", Chris; it being a tradename for a variety of different adhesives.

In engineering, construction, etc., fastening two dissimilar materials together is a problem as old as mankind's imagination. Different "trades" take different approaches; welding, riveting, brazing, mechanical joints, bolts, adhesives, lashing, etc.

Joining "rubber" (generic) or plastics (generic) to other materials is a real challenge for chemists and adhesive manufacturers.

Students often go down this line;

Student; "got any superglue?"
Me; Errr, yes; what is it you want to stick together?
Student; "Does it matter - superglue sticks anyfink and everyfink dunnit?"
Me; If it's that good; how come it doesn't stick the lid to the container.

I confess I don't know the answer to the question raised; but I do know it's not quite as simple as it seems.

TBO

[V Mad]

Yes Loctite do a lot of different ahdhesives. Loctite 480 is like a reinforced superglue and i have found it works well in lots of apps.

[Roger440]

I got a pair of NOS mounts from the USA. There seem to be a few out there.

[Andrew S]

Just looked at my engine mounts and just look at my near side one. Could this give me a vibration?

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[Lingen]

Hi Andrew. Not necessarily.
Mike.