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I’ve been married for over 20 years and I’m still learning… 🤣

I had to go look at my 70, yep have'm. Never knew there was a difference

Oh I know the date one week after my birthday which I do NOT celebrate and do not publish either date for our birthdays that are 3 1/2 weeks apart at her request

Dennis, it sounds like you have been associating too much time with Joe. So, what does your recliner look like. rob

Got you beat on that one Aaron we will have our 52nd anniversary sometime in May

We’re poor, so it’s a couch with two reclining chairs. Also known as the cats scratching post. It’s a multi purpose piece of furniture.

I don't exactly 'like' lifting by the balancer either, and prefer the oil pan. Still, if removing the pan gasket for a job, there's not too many options if working on a lift. I just woke up from my first nap of the day, and was thinking about the distributor clearance. Certain cars are really tight in that area, so it's something to watch for. Also, keep an eye out for fuel line stretch, and anything else attached to the engine.

i was told by a local mechanic never use the harmonic balancer to lift the engine as that can damage the balancer. I have always used a big block of wood under the oil pan with a floor jack. I have never had a problem but did crack my distributor cap once, now I remove the cap from the distributor before raising the motor

Replacing motor mounts on 402 with the motor in a 71 MC. Can someone walk me through the best way to replace the motor mounts with the motor in the car. STEP 1: Pony up the $25 annual membership dues and become a member of the FGMCC STEP 2: Reap the benefits of the mechanical advice which you seek.

Did you photoshop them as add ons, wait whose car is that? It’s a beauty.

That’s what’s so cool about this club.

I count on the rain to wash mine. Hope it rains on the way up, so my wash is fresh for the show!

I agree Willie. I’m not even washing the car or possibly cars. Too much to do and so little time. Ok I’m gonna take a nap now.

Lol So is the rolling pin, as per Karen!!!

I did the same thing to "Barn Find", my 71 402 Monte that was off the road for over 34 years. Check out the thread" awake after 34 yr slumber. With the exhaust manifolds off it's easier to r/r the engine mounts. I used a ex and a floor jack under the sump of the oil pan. Do one side at a time. Should go smoothly.

Sometime in May Larry? You probably should know that date after all these years so you can avoid getting into more trouble 😅

I agree makes no sense to wash them it'll either rain or pick up bugs along the way for sure. Usually a hose at hotel and there are wash bays at the show field anyone can use.

Same here Steve, i learn something here everyday!!

Mark I've been around here for 15 plus years and I'm still learning

Today marks 98 days and a wake-up before some of our members start arriving for our Eastern Meet. It won't be long now. Get any projects done now in preparation for this largest club meet ever. rob

I put them on my 71 a few years ago.Look and fit really nice. Just keep the bolts loose so you can massage it around a little. Shipping was as Willie stated. I have ordered parts from them recently and had no issues but they are now owned by someone else. Classic Industries I believe.

Ray i had bought a set from the parts place, years ago. I didn't use them so can not tell you about the fit, but i still have them and will use them in the future. They were packaged well, and they had no breakage when they arrived.

when removing the oil pan I do the same process but after raising the engine I put a block between the block and the motor mount on each side

I agree not lifting the engine by the harmonic balancer . Put wood as large as you can under the oil pan. another thing I will add, if you rebuild or put in a new engine, always put in a New harmonic balancer.

Pretty straight forward. Remove the through bolts that hold it to the frame mounts, lift engine to remove weight from mount, remove bolts that hold mount to engine, replace, reverse. That's pretty much what the factory service manual says. What it doesn't say is how are you lifting engine? Do you have an engine hoist, using a floor jack, etc? Also, you'll probably want to either loosen/remove fan shroud or the cooling fan so it doesn't stop the engine from lifting enough to clear the frame mounts. EDIT: I was typing this when Grant posted his reply. If you have an engine hoist, it can be done without removing the hood, some guys even pull the engine without removing the hood (I don't. If I'm pulling the engine, I typically remove the hood because I want room to move around in there to clean stuff, etc.) . I've also lifted from the bottom at the harmonic balancer, and will often use the oil pan too with a large enough piece of wood to spread the load. As in Grant's case, replacing the seal would necessitate using the balancer as a lifting point. May want to check the rear trans mount while you're under there.

The correct way would be to pull the hood and take the wieght from the top "but" I have a half round piece of 2 x 6 cut to fit the balancer than use a hydraulic jack to take the wieght of the engine to pull the mounts. Haven't had a problem in 50 years but wait for feedback from others. Did my 454 oil pan seal last year this way.

There is no way i am going to be ready!!! But i will be there!!! lol

Bring it on. Looking forward to seeing everyone at our largest meet ever !!!

Ran across this one

You've certainly had plenty of practice...

See how good I am at photoshopping, I can even change the wheels on the fly 🤣

I would have never known Willie until the subject was brought up 🤣 Always learning around here

I do not have any 70s but i like the look and will put a set on later in the future!! lol Not on the 72, Mark will give me a minus 1. lol

Just a little clarification. It was a 70 Monte item. Not all 70's had them. Aaron said it was cancelled part way though the production year. That may be true at some of the plants but not all. My car was made in the Baltimore Assembly Plant with a production date of late June and my car came with those trim pieces below the headlamps. I can't speak for the other plants as to when they quit installing them. Some feel most of the assembly plants quit installing them toward the end of the production year and they ran out. Truth is, it has not been determined when each plant quit installing them. I have even heard people say their 71 came with them but since they were not the original owner there is not any way of knowing that for sure since most of these cars have been through multiple owners. rob

Kinda talking out of both sides of my mind there. Did you hit the adult beverages a little early today? Ironically I understand where you’re coming from.

A couple of small spots to fill and resand, but for the most part the passenger side is all done. On to that GIANT hole in the driver side!!! I haven't used any of the thick fiberglass mat that I bought yet. And only about 1/4 of the resin. I'd estimate that I'm about $100 to $150 in materials into this, and about 6 to 8 hours of glass and sanding work. Certainly a big $$ savings, but a good amount of time.