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1979 LTD II Engine mount issue!

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Topic: 1979 LTD II Engine mount issue!

Posted By: stevewarden0
Subject: 1979 LTD II Engine mount issue!
Date Posted: 21-June-2018 at 2:29PM

Hi,

I have an problem with the way the engine sits in my LTD II.

On the drivers side there is only 1/16 of an inch gap between the exhaust manifold and the steering box. The engine mounts look OK but not sure! Has anybody else had an issue like this?

What I have noticed when I drive the car is that it feels like something is against the body on acceleration, on overrun it is smooth (partly why I suspect mounts)

If it is the mounts anybody any suggestions for best replacement - performance or standard?

And what type of a job is it to replace all the mounts?

Thanks

Steve

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Steve

Replies:

Posted By: Rockatansky
Date Posted: 21-June-2018 at 3:40PM

does the engine sit level or is it leaning over like it's passed out drunk?

pics?

do you have a local transmission shop that can look at it?

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72 GT Ute

Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 21-June-2018 at 4:04PM

sounds like it could be a broken motor mount? what engine do you have???

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JOHN
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Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 03-July-2018 at 3:03PM

Mounts are easy, if you can find them. FYI, if you have the 302, it sits low and close to the steering box even with good mounts.

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