Easy Motor Mount Alignment (w/pix)

[mraitch]

well, if we are going down that path, then using 'studs' (2) as temporary locators for all the fiddly bits that make up the fan assembly.

[S Allen]

Sure, I can add pictures.

S

[msampsel]

And why not one stud in the tranny where the slave cylinder mounts? I recall getting it aligned while laying on my back with bolts was not lots of fun.

[RustyBucket]

I would guess that the suggested Stud vs Bolt method could also be used during the realignment when mating the car body to the chassis ?

Since spending the last day or so unbolting, disconnecting and alt routing wiring, tomorrow is the big day to yank the body off and really have at it.

One issue before pulling the body off was the one man realignment task put things back together- but the may solve the fear - Thanks

[Linda]

I have studs on the fuel pump. Originally there were bolts, but they would hit the frame when trying to remove them. Imdon’t know if they were the wrong ones or what, but it was a hassle. Studs can be unscrewed out if necessary.
ARP studs at the water tower to avoid bolts breaking.
Linda

[Datsfun]

Studs for the motor mounts is a great idea, I also tack weld nuts on the other (transmission) side of the motor mounts. Much easier to tighten bolts from under the car than starting nuts and holding a wrench in that awkward location on the left side. Wrap the rubber in wet rag to keep it cool when welding.

[msampsel]

Well I have to thank all for the advice here. I went the stud route and was pleased as I could get my engine in solo (complete with full trans attached, except for the comp pan, had to switch to steel for install and had to remove comp oil pump for the steel pan to fit ...), but I managed to install the engine with no help. The stud in the motor mount position is the bee's knees! Studs for the radiator bar nice too, and the stud on the upper starter position is great too.

I found allen head bolts for my clutch slave, the 17 mm head bolts from ACE just were not good (no room to wrench). Tried finding 14 mm head bolts, but the allen heads work fine.

Thanks for the helpful hints.
PS The motor mount studs were not so easy to find, went with combo 5/16-20 and 5/16-18 stud, was a bit short but made them work.