How do you install a new motor mount?
Spray a bit of Windex on the rubber portion of the new motor mount. This makes it even easier to put the new motor mount in place. Tighten the two nuts that attach the motor mount bracket to the engine (H). Torque 33 to 38 ft-lbs (see Figure 4).
How to replace a motor mount on a Mobil?
1 Check for clearance against the firewall before attempting to raise the engine. Tearing radiator hoses, crimping AC lines or cracking distributor caps should be avoided. 2 Secure the engine on a jack with various blocks of wood. Never jack an engine directly by the oil pan. 3 Loosen the engine from the mount bolts.
When to replace the front motor mount on a Harley Davidson?
It seems to form a ‘triangle of stability’ within the frame for the motor and transmission. This bike has just over 47,000 miles on it, and I have read that the service manual recommends replacing the front every 25K-35K miles. The urethane motor mount feels more solid than the rubber one.
Why do motor mounts need to be replaced?
One end of the system bolts to the engine, and the other end is secured to the vehicle frame or subframe. Along with holding the engine in place, the motor mounts have another equally important function: They isolate the surrounding steel from all the vibration and shaking going on as the engine makes power.
How did I replace the front motor mount?
I Couldn’t jack the engine up high enough to get the old mount out, so I loosened the bolts to the front mount plate. The old mount was torn completely in two. I loosened one bolt on the adjuster where it mounts to the frame but did not turn the adjuster.
How to remove and replace a Harley Motor mount?
Harley Motor Mount Removal and Replacement Video | Fix My Hog This video shows how to remove and replace the Harley motor mount. Our expert takes the time to remove the oil filter in this Fix My Hog video.
How old is the front motor mount on a Harley Davidson?
As it’s your 1st rubber mounted Harley, you may not be used to the exaggerated engine shake at idle, which is different than “vibration” underway. My 23 yr. old Dyna has the original mounts, but doesn’t “shake” anymore than my 8 yr. old Electra Glide (which is considerable at idle).
How much does a new motor mount cost?
Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by the draggin, Jul 8, 2015 . Okay so I have found a few old posts on replacement motor mounts but no pictures found. Anyway, I talked to my local HunnertDollar shop and a new Moco mount is $70plus.