Thanks Gus -

Good idea to check the Stovebolt Tech Tips - don't know why I had not done so.

The '54 Shop Manual says that the upper plate and lower retainer may need dressing to provide 3/64" to 5/64" clearance between the two. The Shop Manual also notes that if the clearance is more than 5/64", a new lower retainer must be installed. Yeah, right -- I'll just run down to my local Chevy dealer parts department and buy one! ha

EDIT - That is a great write up about the front motor mount. My thanks to Don "down2sea" McLendon for writing it and to you for linking to it.

Last edited by LonnieC; 01/28/2012 5:46 PM. Reason: Great Tech Tip
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