Thanks again, Denny.
I'll have a shop replace the engine mounts.
> Is the slotted nut on the motor mount bolts a Marsden lock nut or a castle nut for a drilled bolt and cotter pin? You're right about 3/8-24 (fine thread) carriage bolts ... they don't exist. Just spent an hour searching internet sources and phoning local suppliers. Next time you need a NOS motor mount -
here's a source.UPDATE - I found a source for the two outer 3/8-24 carriage bolts #3701135, but they do not have the two inner bolts "supplied by the engine plant." My outer bolts are OK. I need the inner bolts. Rats!
> Will the tranny floor plate for my 4-speed shifter need to be removed before the engine is jacked up to replace the motor mounts? I'm gonna replace the rear mounts too "while I'm at it." Gotta order more parts.
This all started when I decided to replace my water pump. You, 51 ashton, and '53moneypit accurately predicted my plight. You called it "Mission Creep."
Plans so far -
Replace water pump
Investigate water flow to heater
Paint engine and components
Clean and touch up paint on frame
New gaskets - valve cover, pushrod cover
Replace motor mounts
Blast and paint headlight buckets
Install new inner fender wire junction blocks for headlights/parking lights
Paint inner fenders (?)
Torque head (maybe)
Adjust valves (maybe)
Remove broken screw for flywheel cover
Paint "ball" on flywheel
Check compression
Set timing
Replace drain petcock in block
And I'm just gettin' warmed up.
