1968 67 Motor Mounts

[x-codegtcs]

Anyone experienced any engine mount issues with a 67 OR convertible mustang and corresponding brackets and mounts? Pray tell....

 

[CougarCJ]

Ok, here is the 411.
To my knowledge no one makes correct 1967 engine mounts. They say that they do, but what they supply is 1968-70 small block mounts that only work with 1968-70 small block frame stands.

1967 frame stands are the same small block to big block. Starting in 1968 until 1970, Ford changed frame stands for the small block V-8's, but only in non-convertibles. Convertibles used the big block frame stands. Why? because supposedly the big block frame stands allowed the engine to sit slightly lower for a lower center of gravity. The convertible engine mounts are not reproduced either. They may have the same Ford part number as 1967 289 engine mounts, if you can find NOS.

 

[6t8-390gt]

This may help explain some of your question.

http://www.428cobrajet.org/id-motor-mount-support-bracket

Danny

 

[x-codegtcs]

Thanks guys. I bought a pair of "68" SB brackets and bolted right up...strange things that Ford did - even stranger that no one makes the mount...I mean I get that it was "67 only" - but the reality is that it also included several hundred thousand converts...Oh well problem solved.

 

[robert campbell]

The 1967 frame bracket can be drilled to except both a big block and small block motor mount. I have a set. I also have a set of 1968 small block frame mounts from my GNS.

I will get those bolts and belts in the mail soon!!!

Rob