Front engine mount
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 3:50 pm
Among the bits and pieces in the toolbox of the fabric saloon I found this interesting piece. It is an original front engine mount assembly, comprising nut/bolt/spring washer, large top washer, steel sleeve and a pair of rubber bushes. These would have been common to the OHC and SV Minor and M Type, and other MMM/Wolseleys.
I'll send it over to Ian Harris and see if we can get a batch made up. The larger rear engine mount assemblies are available from Mike Dowley, but I don't think anything like this front mount is available - I have just used any suitable piece of rubber and a nut and bolt before. The steel sleeve ensures that the nut can be tightened, but the rubber isn't squashed.
Interestingly, I checked the original Morris illustrated Parts List and it just lists and shows a single rubber bush, bolt and washer - no distance piece, so I suspect what I have is an aftermarket Remax/Brivec item. In any case, the design looks superior to just a plain nut, bolt, washer and single rubber bush. Note that the rear mount has rubber above and below the engine foot.
I'll send it over to Ian Harris and see if we can get a batch made up. The larger rear engine mount assemblies are available from Mike Dowley, but I don't think anything like this front mount is available - I have just used any suitable piece of rubber and a nut and bolt before. The steel sleeve ensures that the nut can be tightened, but the rubber isn't squashed.
Interestingly, I checked the original Morris illustrated Parts List and it just lists and shows a single rubber bush, bolt and washer - no distance piece, so I suspect what I have is an aftermarket Remax/Brivec item. In any case, the design looks superior to just a plain nut, bolt, washer and single rubber bush. Note that the rear mount has rubber above and below the engine foot.