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rubber transmission mount?

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Subject: rubber transmission mount?
From: Gonaj@aol.com
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 09:30:31 EST
Does anyone have any special advice re. replacing engine mounts?  I know I 
need to do them soon.

George
'76 MGB driver

I wonder if the same procedure would work with the rear rubber transmission
mount?
Baker

Gonaj@aol.com wrote:

> In my experience the best way to remove them is to use an arrangement with a
> "C" clamp.  A BFH dosen't work because the rubber absorbs most of the force
> but with a clamp you can load it until the force is great enough to cause 
the
> adhesion between the parts to yeild.
> Just did a complete front end on my '76 MGB this past spring, the worst was
> getting the new upper bushings between the arms on the shock.  I squeezed
> them together with a "C" clamp while I used another to force the assembaly
> into place.  I get out of breath just thinking about it.  Again a BFH wont
> work here for the same reason.
> It sure makes a difference once that job is done, good luck.
>
> George


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