What are the signs of an engine mount going? I thought the engine mounts lasted for ages.

Generally it starts with excess engine movement, which usually starts with the engine steady bar bushes wearing out. My engine moves a huge amount at the moment, because the bracket on the bulkhead where the steady bar attaches has broken off and needs welding. I have noticed, as well as the 'thump' on throttle application, sometimes I hear a loud crack (like I ran over something) when I'm working the clutch. Not a good thing, I think I'll fix it this weekend!

I've heard also that clutch judder can sometimes be caused by bad engine mounts.

Anto.

It was a cheapo (Indian) spanner but had the magic words `chrome vanadium' on it. They are tough stuff, but warm it up in the vice with the oxy and it bends OK, easy peasy.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Ah I see. The ones I used weren't chrome vanadium coz they are the el cheapo ones. I've lost count of how many I've snapped trying to loosen tight bolts etc - hence why I bought a more expensive set!

Thanks for that DrMini, I will have a look at it this weekend.

I was worried that the whole engine might have to come out.

Cheers
Stu

Also, I tack weld the 2 nuts into the engine mounts and then fit the bolts & spring washers from outside. Line 'em up with a #2 philips screwdriver in the holes.

Yeah- I know you CAN buy mounts with `captive nuts', but these mounts are too thick to fit in easily. I bought one last time- never again.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.