Dwight Romberger Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hi all,I pulled the motor for a rebuild. The rubber part of the front motor mount has deteriorated to nothing. Bob's doesn't have any listing for it. I have noticed ads for revulcaniztion. Is that what I have to have done to this?Any help would be greatly appreciated.Dwight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) Dwight,The rubber is more a bushing/filler and does not get vulcanised onto the steel bracket which bolts the two halves together.They come in two halves, top and bottom and are interchangeable ( top/bottom and side to side ).I'm not aware of anyone who reproduces them.In many instances it is only the bottom mount/bushing which deteriorates because of the weight of the engine and gearbox.When I restored my car the top halves where in good condition ( could even read the part number ) so I put them on the bottom and managed to source a couple of other good second hand top halves to complete the set. Maybe someone here has some reasonable top halves to help you out.Sorry Dwight, misread your question.There shouldn't be a front rubber cushioned mount as such. The part that slips over the crank handle area is I think referred to as the engine trunnion bearing and fastens the front of the motor to the front crossmember. This does have a engine trunnion bearing lining but this I believe is made of material similar to old type woven brake lining.The rear mounts are called engine arm blocks ( upper and lower ) and they are fitted with rubber engine arm block lining. Hope I haven't confused you!!! Edited November 4, 2009 by 50jetback (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Stuart,Thanks. I quess that is why I couldn't find any info on the front rubber mount! Duh.I was able to get repro's from Bob's for the rear halves.I hope you are looking forward to Summer more than I am looking forward to Winter.Dwight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I hope you are looking forward to Summer more than I am looking forward to Winter.DwightSummer or Winter doesn't make a lot of difference here - we drive all year round. Check out the local website http://www.westernbuicks.org/ We manage to get out on year round events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Anyone have a source for this trunnion bearing or the or the rubber/brake lining type ring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepcak Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Bobs sells the brake lining as well, so obviously you have to look at "brakes" chapter. I have also seen some on e-bay recently. The lining is sold in long stripes per foot (not rings), different thicknesses and widths. I would agree with 50jetback that the material is close enough but do your own judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 Ok, that makes sense. I assume it should be snug but not so tight that it restricts turning. Do I soak the lining in oil or anything before I install it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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