front motor mount

[northvanwatertaxi]

I have a 888 mercruiser sterndrive, I searched the forums cant find an answer <br />The engine is out and i'm installing a new bell housing and thrust hub ect i'm doing it in my front yard<br /> the front motor mount is bad but I have another good one. <br />is there anyone that has taken one out?<br />yup she is a salty dog

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: front motor mount

define"front motor mount is bad".usually a cast part with a stud and nut arrangement to adjust the engine alignment.3 bolts hold it in place.<br />888= sb ford?

 

[northvanwatertaxi]

Re: front motor mount

yes it's a ford 302, the mount is close to the transom . there are two of them. they are set in a shroud that houses the starter motor<br />My best guess is to take the shroud off and have the "bad" mount pressed down and out then pressed back in

 

[bigbrownbuku]

Re: front motor mount

exactly. there are 2 parts that rest on the t plate each side where the mounts sit. make sure they are replaced.<br />edit: not sure but replacement mounts may come without the new washers and instructions on how to fit.

 

[Bondo]

Re: front motor mount

the mount is close to the transom . there are two of them. they are set in a shroud that houses the starter motor

Well,...... Those would be the Rear Motor Mounts,..... Not the Front Motor Mounts............<br /><br />And,........ Yes,.. They're Replaceable..... Press-fit into the Flywheel Cover.........

 

[northvanwatertaxi]

Re: front motor mount

Thanks Bondo yes your right.<br />I should have explained the problem better. They must be hard to remove without breaking the flywheel cover

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: front motor mount

they can be,use high heat to melt the rubber and grind out the remaining sleeve,clean the holes with sandpaper,lightly oil/grease,PRESS IN (press/ porto-power/"C" clamp/etc) the new mounts untill seated.

 

[northvanwatertaxi]

Re: front motor mount

thanks for the great tips, I will keep you posted, this is the last thing to do. the sterndrive is painted and everything is good to go! Now all we need is some sunshine

 

[northvanwatertaxi]

Re: front motor mount

took the flywheel cover to my mechanic he replaced both using a press with a slightly smaller cylender. he said all it took was a lttle heat with a propane torch. I will be installing the engine today

 

[Don S]

Re: front motor mount

You better make sure which mounts you have. Merc has new mounts out that eliminates the double wound lock washer.<br /><br />

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[northvanwatertaxi]

Re: front motor mount

thanks for the diagram Don, i'm just installing the two bolts ,fiber washer now. Just stopped for a break talk about good timing<br />I will make sure everything is right when we use the alignment tool, that should be a good double check