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"thinner" motor mounts ?

Started by Highbanked Hauler, May 28, 2014, 02:52:01 PM

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Highbanked Hauler

May 28, 2014, 02:52:01 PM
  I got the 440 in my 74 Challenger  and a 26 in. radiator with shroud. With everything bolted in position the 7 blade fan just  barely touches the top of the shroud. I have thought about slotting holes on the plates that bolt the rubber mounts to the motor in an attempt to lower the motor a half inch or so.  Also raising the shroud a half in. or so.  Any ideas on lowering the radiator fan ?  Does anyone make thinner motor mounts ?
69 Charger 500, original owner  
68 Charger former parts car in process of rebuilding
92 Cummins Turbo Diesel
04 PT Cruiser

John_Kunkel

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May 28, 2014, 03:25:57 PM

Is the diameter of the fan compatible with the opening in the shroud?
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XH29N0G

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May 28, 2014, 05:42:38 PM
Thanks for asking.  This is something I have wondered about. 

There is another recent thread on pinion angles that raised the possibility of shimming the K-Frame http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109961.msg1349788.html#msg1349788

It looks like it raising or lowing the engine would have other consequences.  I will be interested to see what comes up.   :popcrn:
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Highbanked Hauler

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May 28, 2014, 06:10:33 PM
Quote from: John_Kunkel on May 28, 2014, 03:25:57 PM

Is the diameter of the fan compatible with the opening in the shroud?


   Yes its a clutch fan and the same parts as on my  Charger
69 Charger 500, original owner  
68 Charger former parts car in process of rebuilding
92 Cummins Turbo Diesel
04 PT Cruiser

Cooter

#4
May 28, 2014, 07:02:08 PM
I'd move the radiator up slightly before I moved the engine.
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ACUDANUT

#5
May 29, 2014, 04:22:16 AM
Solid motor mounts might be a option too.

Ghoste

#6
May 29, 2014, 05:10:41 AM
I'm with Cooter, those engine, driveshaft and pinion angles were carefully engineered for a reason, you start messing with them and you invite a host of other problems.

matrout76

#7
May 29, 2014, 07:36:22 AM
Are you sure that your transmission mount is correct and in good shape?

a compressed trans mount will cause the front of the engine to lift.

Highbanked Hauler

#8
May 29, 2014, 08:14:40 AM
Quote from: matrout76 on May 29, 2014, 07:36:22 AM
Are you sure that your transmission mount is correct and in good shape?

a compressed trans mount will cause the front of the engine to lift.

  Yes its the urethane type,2 sides with a small pipe through the middle  of them.
69 Charger 500, original owner  
68 Charger former parts car in process of rebuilding
92 Cummins Turbo Diesel
04 PT Cruiser

HPP

#9
May 30, 2014, 08:33:58 AM
I'd agree with Cooter and try raising the radiator a bit first. There is  maybe 1/8" worth of slop in the upper mounting holes. You could open them up a bit more with a dremel if you need more room. The bottom mounts are slotted and will allow plenty of adjustment.
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