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Offline 1966KGT

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motor mounts - 69 Convertible
« on: December 27, 2019, 11:07:06 PM »
why were the V8 motor mounts for a 69 MUSTANG convertible different?
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Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: motor mounts
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2019, 02:59:28 AM »
Quote from: 1966KGT on December 27, 2019, 11:07:06 PM
why were the V8 motor mounts for a 69 MUSTANG convertible different?
I know they allowed the engine to sit lower. Otherwise on a A/C car the compressor bracket can make contact with the hood.
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Re: motor mounts
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2019, 07:03:53 AM »
Just a thought - could it have been to tweak the engine/trans combo height or angle to avoid interference with the unique convertible cross member and reinforcement plate?
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Re: motor mounts
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2019, 08:01:50 PM »
Quote from: 67gta289 on December 28, 2019, 07:03:53 AM
Just a thought - could it have been to tweak the engine/trans combo height or angle to avoid interference with the unique convertible cross member and reinforcement plate?
65-70 convertible Mustang also used a crossmember reinforcement plate. They will all interchange with each other.
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Re: motor mounts - 69 Convertible
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2019, 10:48:56 PM »
thank you!
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