No, the new rubber should have the metal sleeves incorporated in it. They're needed to secure the bolts from the front engine mounting plate. If there was no sleeves, the bolts would just squish thru the rubber when tightened. This post has a cross section of the front engine mount.
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Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Actually, it’s a great photo of what is inside the vulcanized rubber. That second photo explains allot. I knew about the sleeves but not the attached plates. Thanks!
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