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TR3A engine mount shims, stumped, Help?

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Subject: TR3A engine mount shims, stumped, Help?
From: Gbouff1@aol.com
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 20:52:30 EDT
I was trying to install my radiator and I noticed that the hole in the 
radiator didn't match the crank dog on the fan, it is about 1/2" high, 
therefore the motor needs to be raised.  A while back there was some 
discussion on motor mount shims to correct this problem.  However, this car 
was a basket case and as far as I know, no shims were in the "basket".  I 
don't even know what they look like.  

My questions are: can these shims be fabricated from metal sheet and if so 
what shape are they (are they "U" shaped as in suspension shims)?  Where do 
you install the shim, between the frame and motor mout, or between the motor 
mount and engine?  How thick can the shims be when installed and still be 
safe.

TIA

Gary Bouffard
59 TR3A  TS58399

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