Dick Axtell
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| posted on 24/9/12 at 09:12 AM |
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WTD - Xflow Mounts
Replacement engine mounts needed, in order to improve sump-to-ground clearance. Just wondered if anyone has a set, hiding at the back of their garage?
The type I've been using is fairly simple, sits on those Land Rover rubber disc mounts.
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Kev36
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| posted on 24/9/12 at 09:20 AM |
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Try looking for Transit van engine mounts.. that did the job for me... you may need to adapt your bonnet though.. bulge/scoop etc.. good luck
' A rich man is just a poor man ...with an awful lot of money..'
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steve m
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| posted on 24/9/12 at 09:34 AM |
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Dick.
i have a similar setup to yours, and just stuck a couple of washers under the mount
Steve
[Edited on 24/9/12 by steve m]
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MikeR
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| posted on 24/9/12 at 10:49 AM |
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I have some westfield ones - but they didn't give much clearance so i made a 3/4 'box' that they sit on instead of going directly on
the chassis. Lifts them up ..... err byt 3/4" 
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RoadkillUK
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| posted on 24/9/12 at 10:53 AM |
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On a similar idea to Steve M, we used a couple of these, to make the job simpler, we cut a slot to the centre, that way you could slip them in without
having to remove the engine.
They are about 3-4mm thick, if that's all you need of course.
B&Q Link
Roadkill - Lee
www.bradford7.co.uk
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 24/9/12 at 11:30 AM |
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Thanks all for the replies. MikeR, didn't you use those blue ones? As per pic following.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/photos.php?action=showphoto&photo=Brkt_Low_5.jpg.
OK, so being too clever 4 my own good, I made the shorter mount brkt, on right. Sold blue one to another Locoster. Thought it was you, MikeR(??). Just
have to make some new ones. Unless there are any old brkts lying about in yor garage?
Steve, thanks for the suggestion. Reckon I'll need to raise engine by approx 25mm. Need more than washeres!
[Edited on 24/9/12 by Dick Axtell]
[Edited on 24/9/12 by Dick Axtell]
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MikeR
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| posted on 24/9/12 at 01:00 PM |
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Hmm. They do look familiar but they are not fitted. If I did have them I think I've passed them on. No idea who too thou. Why cant you put some
one inch box under the existing mounts and bolt through them. Easy solution.
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 24/9/12 at 03:58 PM |
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I have a box witha load of x flow mounts in some fine ,some seperated from rubbers etc if you let me know exactly whatyou need I may be able to fit
you up
atb
Mike
Ps I think I also have some examples of the DIY mounts shown by Dick Axtel again a measurement or 2 would help
Those B n Q washers are a bit pricey!!
[Edited on 24/9/12 by trextr7monkey]
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 25/9/12 at 08:16 AM |
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Hi Mike (textr7monkey),
Browsed thru your fotogallery, and discovered some engine mounts, @
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/trextr7monkey/?action=view¤t=S4010013.jpg. That's pic 412 of 412!
Sent U2U.
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 25/9/12 at 11:51 AM |
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Dick Iwill check what we have tonight and report back, you would need some runbber mounts on topof the brackets CBS dothemindifferent thicknesses
atb
Mike
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 25/9/12 at 10:20 PM |
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Found these lurking in box:
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/trextr7monkey/SDC15158.jpg
let me know if any use, postage may be more than they are worth
atb
Mike
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 27/9/12 at 07:59 AM |
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Mike, thanks for this pic. Gotta run tape measure over my homemade mounts, to check existing dimension.
[Edited on 27/9/12 by Dick Axtell]
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