Best way to cleanly remove 6 cyl motor mounts?

[mebco09]

I'm still on the fence whether I am going to swap to a V8, I have a 302, mounts and all, just overthinking it. Once I go that way, I guess there is no going back.

My question is the best way to remove the 6 cyl. mounts/towers. Cut-off wheel, torch, ? etc. I'd like to do this as cleanly as possible. Body is off of the frame.

Thanks in advance.

 

[bronkenn]

If you are pretty good with a torch , it would work fine. If not than a cut off wheel would be fine. Just leave enough so you can finish it with a grinder.

 

[Steve83]

A torch would be the worst thing to use, no matter how good you think you are with it. An angle grinder with a THIN cutting wheel (~0.040"), some hammers & chisels, and a LOT of patience would be best for the frame.

Once everything is off, clean it up with a thick grinding wheel. That's how I cleaned this...


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down to this:


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...and this...


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BUT BEFORE YOU DO THAT...
It would be helpful if you'd take several good pics of those I6 mounts, and post a bunch of distinct measurements for them so I can add that info to this diagram:


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[bronkenn]

A torch would be the worst thing to use, no matter how good you think you are with it.

I clearly stated if you are able to use a torch.

 

[1strodeo]

I'll probably be doing this very soon, body's off mine too, i've read cutoff wheel and grinder to finish is best, but I don't have a torch anyway ;D go for it dude

 

[BOBS 2 68S]

I used cut off wheels (yes more than one ) and took my time. Thought about the gas ax method but wanted to save the mounts.

 

[CraigS]

If you cut off the 6 cylinder mounts, you're just going to be back asking a lot of questions about v8s, EFI, serpentine belts and the like. Leave it as a six cylinder and drive. You don't need to go fast..........

 

[1strodeo]

if you cut off the 6 cylinder mounts, you're just going to be back asking a lot of questions about v8s, efi, serpentine belts and the like. Leave it as a six cylinder and drive. You don't need to go fast..........

damn you voice of reason!!!!!! ;D

 

[1strodeo]

You don't need to go fast..........

I don’t care to go fast in an EB Craig, to me it’s more about the rumble! Plus I know I’ll get multiple answers to my V8 questions on this forum vs hoping for just one answer within 24 hrs on the six forum

 

[CraigS]

That's because sixes don't have as much trouble.

 

[jagbucket]

so a 2 cylinder isetta would run forever

 

[CraigS]

You need to take into account who made the Isetta. My one and two cylinder Hondas are still going after 40-50 years with just oil and spark changes.
They do rock climbing, too.

 

[1strodeo]

That's because sixes don't have as much trouble.

No actually it’s because the six forum is a relative ghost town compared to CB; great info, but very little activity

 

[fordguy]

I clearly stated if you are able to use a torch.

as stated if you are able, me not so much. my son in law could cut if off and very little grinding would be needed. see the difference? cut off wheels and patience will get you there just fine.

 

[RonJones]

I don’t have experience with the I6 mount removal, but for removing the stock shock mounts, I found an air hammer with sheet metal chisel quite helpful when using a cut-off wheel to remove them.

 

[chrlsful]

i6? go fordsix dot com

I cut my bent8 'triangles" off w/a torch. Don't heat the frame too much, tho.
(btw: got 500 HP ford 200ci i6 on the net - 2 me a bronk is not race or even rec but multipurpose - off rd wrk/DD).

 

[Steve83]

It takes a lot longer to damage the frame with a cutoff wheel than with a torch. But it takes less money, equipment, & training with the wheel.

 

[bronkenn]

I clearly stated if you are able to use a torch.

And again for the hard of hearing

 

[chrlsful]

And again for the hard of hearing

must B right then
"repeat it enuff..."
( = proof ).

 

[Steve83]

And again for the hard of hearing

Yes, there seem to be a lot of those around heAr...

...no matter how good you think you are with it.

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