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Re: MOTOR PLATE QUESTION

To: "JERRY FOSTER" <fosterap@flash.net>,
Subject: Re: MOTOR PLATE QUESTION
From: "Jim Dincau" <jdincau@qnet.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 14:15:44 -0700
Jerry'
     I would stay away from three solid mounts unless the chassis is
exceptionally stiff. We had all three solid mounts and burned up tailshaft
bearings in the modified because of chassis flex. We now run front and rear
plates on the block and let the trans dangle. Hope this helps.
Jim in Palmdale


> I'm building the motor plates for my roadster this weekend.  Should I go
with
> front and rear motor plates and also a solid trans mount?  Seems to me
that
> solid mounts in three places would crank the engine/trans out of alignment
> when you tighten it all down.  Or should I go with front motor plate and
solid
> trans mount only?  Thoughts and ideas welcome.  Thanks, Jerry Foster in
> Dallas

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