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| | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 135 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 135 | My 1950 216 did not have an oil shield covering the front engine mount. Where these shields used on all 216's? Everything I have seen says it should be there. I've ordered one already expecting it should be there!
Jackie | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,771 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,771 | Since the only time these engines quit leaking oil is when they're empty, it makes sense to deflect the leakage away from the rubber in the front mount. Harleys and Detroit Diesels do the same thing! Good call!
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Jackie, I can't answer your question with a perfect knowledge but I've seen a few over the years, including a few 1950's and all I've seen had the cover....but I haven't seen them all. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Check Jim Carter Truck Parts | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 | The problem with the oil shields is that they are thin sheet metal and get beat up pretty good after a while and wear through, allowing oil to pass through them.
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | The problem with the oil shields is that they are thin sheet metal and get beat up pretty good after a while and wear through, allowing oil to pass through them.
Carl Does that occur when the rubber breaks down? I have never seen that, but I bet the rubber could get banged-up and deteriorate quickly if the bolts are not snugged up every so often? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 | I think you've got it right Tim. The originals probably went bad pretty quick due to the type of rubber used. Once the rubber flattens out, you will have metal-to-metal contact where a gap is specified between parts. Once that happens, the bolts aren't tight anymore and everything gets the jack hammer treatment.
I am very surprised someone has not come up with a better aftermarket design of the entire mount. Its not like its a part anyone can see once installed.
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | Speaking of this oil shield. Does the lip on it curve down and over the mount? Facing front or rear? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | It has been my experience that the oil runs along the shield and down through the bolt holes. Personally I think the part is useless. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 | On top of the oil shield being pretty much useless after a short time, the after market ones have square edges front and back (the originals are radiused), making it difficult to change the fan belt.
Last edited by 52Carl; 09/09/2016 2:09 AM.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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