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| | | | Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 120 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 120 | So I am in the middle of changing out my motor mounts and noticing while changing the front mount there appears to be
a very thick (1/8") washers under the outer bolts. They appear to be shims a nd also seem to have been there for a very long time
as they have worn circular divots in the frame. I have seen pictures of other owners 235's with these washers.
Can anyone offer feedback regarding motor mount shims and if they are supposed to be there.
Thanks
54 1/2 ton PU 235
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | radiator frame alignment shims - "anti-squeak spacers under radiator core support" (see link below) This allows up-down adjustment of front-end sheet metal - to help a little with hood-to-fender alignment? Installation as an Assembly - step #3 | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | The washers on the outer two bolts between the engine mount and crossmember are correct.
We have had discussions here as to what they are for, but no GM documentation.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,289 Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum | | Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,289 | I just recently replaced the front motor mount on my 1954 3/4 ton truck and yes the "thick washers" were under each of the two outside bolts.
This washer is shown in the Factory Assembly Manual , section 6, Sheet 12.00, 365685 special washer.
In the 1929-1954 Master Parts and Accessories Catalog they are shown under Group .002, Washer, Front Mounting, 2x , 3/8 ID x 1 1/4 OD , part number 365685 . The thickness is not given and I now wish I had measured the ones on my truck before I reassembled the front motor mount. Hope this information helps.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell."
"They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel." | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,232 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,232 | The location of the thick washers is difficult to see in the reproduction FAM. I installed the thick washers incorrectly when I installed my front mount in my '54 3104. This link recaps the parts that I used. The link also has a link to a post in which Denny Graham discussed the CORRECT way to install the thick washers. https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthread...610/re-front-motor-mount.html#Post974610This link is the full description of my installation. https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=825049#Post825049The photos are stored on PhotoBucket, so they won't display because of PhotoBucket's new 3rd party sharing restrictions. Contact me and I will send any of the photos that you need. Email address in my signature line. - Lonnie
- Lonnie My '54 3104Photos that I have shared on Stovebolt via PhotoBucket are no longer available. Please contact me if you want a photo from an old post. lonniecook [at] aol [dot] com. I sold my '54 3104 12/12/2017, but I still visit Stovebolt. OLD STUFF ... houses, furniture, cars, wine ... I love it all | | |
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