[TR] Engine Mounts

[George Haynes <ghaynestr4@aol.com>]

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Since the engine in my 1965 TR4A is out being rebuilt, it seemed like a goo=
d time to replace the front engine mounts. =C2=A0Access to the mounting nut=
s is all but impossible. =C2=A0They bolt to the frame nearly obscured by fr=
ont suspension.=C2=A0It's a beautiful RATCO frame I installed ten years ago=
. =C2=A0Might be different than a stock frame in this area.
Sockets are impossible. =C2=A0Dismantling the front suspension would take a=
 lot of time and energy, and may not help.It might be possible to access th=
ese (Nyloc) nuts with a seriously modified end wrench, probably with busted=
 knuckles=C2=A0and lots of cursing involved. =C2=A0

Modifying the RATCO frame would be a sacrilege! Not gonna happen!
Has anyone dealt with this? =C2=A0Any suggestions? =C2=A0Are you reading th=
is, Tony?I might have to retain the old motor mounts.TIA.
George=C2=A0HaynesCTC55423LO
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<div style="color:black;font: 10pt arial;">Since the engine in my 1965 TR4A is 
out being rebuilt, it seemed like a good time to replace the front engine 
mounts. &nbsp;
<div>Access to the mounting nuts is all but impossible. &nbsp;<span 
style="font-size: 10pt; background-color: transparent;">They bolt to the frame 
nearly obscured by front suspension.&nbsp;</span></div>

<div>
<div>It's a beautiful RATCO frame I installed ten years ago. &nbsp;Might be 
different than a stock frame in this area.</div>

<div><br>
</div>

<div>Sockets are impossible. &nbsp;Dismantling the front suspension would take 
a lot of time and energy, and may not help.</div>

<div>It might be possible to access these (Nyloc) nuts with a seriously 
modified end wrench, probably with busted knuckles&nbsp;</div>

<div>and lots of cursing involved. &nbsp;<br>
</div>

<div><br>
</div>

<div>Modifying the RATCO frame would be a sacrilege! Not gonna happen!</div>

<div><br>
</div>

<div>Has anyone dealt with this? &nbsp;Any suggestions? &nbsp;Are you reading 
this, Tony?</div>

<div><span style="font-size: 10pt; background-color: transparent;">I might have 
to retain the old motor mounts.</span></div>
</div>

<div><span style="font-size: 10pt; background-color: 
transparent;">TIA.</span></div>

<div><span style="font-size: 10pt; background-color: transparent;"><br>
</span></div>

<div><span style="font-size: 10pt; background-color: 
transparent;">George&nbsp;</span>Haynes</div>

<div>CTC55423LO</div>
</div>

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