by Flying Phil » Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:32 am
Thanks to all above for your suggestions. The engine is sitting pretty with three brand new purple poly engine mount bushings. 'Spreading' the frame receivers worked great. Had to remove the rear shock to install the side mount, but no problems. Had to gently bevel the inside of one of the two poly inserts, to allow the metal insert to be pressed in without issue, plus lots of assembly lube used throughout.
The perished rear rubber bushing mount had actually allowed the metal housing to drop enough to contact the frame :- A dab of tremclad has re-sealed that.
Thanks to all above for your suggestions. The engine is sitting pretty with three brand new purple poly engine mount bushings. 'Spreading' the frame receivers worked great. Had to remove the rear shock to install the side mount, but no problems. Had to gently bevel the inside of one of the two poly inserts, to allow the metal insert to be pressed in without issue, plus lots of assembly lube used throughout.
The perished rear rubber bushing mount had actually allowed the metal housing to drop enough to contact the frame :- A dab of tremclad has re-sealed that.