67-70 V-8 motor mounts in a 62 Falcon

[Jon Richard]

I have a 62 falcon 2-door wagon. The motor is a 289ci and the trans is a C-4. I have a trans cross member from Falcon Enterprises.

The previous trans was a ford-o-matic. When I pulled the motor and trans the motor mounts in service were later style mustang two piece, the uppers being vulcanized rubber over steel made to work with a thru bolt.

The bell housing on the c-4, which is a small 6 bolt 157 tooth style, contacts the tunnel before the motor and trans are in deep enough to allow the motor mounts to line up.

I could spend the money for the cast three piece style early mounts, but I am still wondering why these mounts won't work as its the same mounts and motor that were in it when purchased?

Please advise. I've been tempted to perform tunnel surgery:WHATTHE:

[68FalconSC]

If you don't get a clear answer here, you could try over at www.tffn.net (http://www.tffn.net) in the v8 section. The entire site is dedicated to Falcons and there's lots of good info there.

[Jon Richard]

Thanks for the link 68FalconSC. I sifted through the forums and, while not getting a definitive answer I noted many suggested that the trans tunnel on 62 1/2 and earlier were believed to be smaller. I decided to buy the Ron Morris performance adjustable motor mounts.

[68FalconSC]

Thanks for the link 68FalconSC. I sifted through the forums and, while not getting a definitive answer I noted many suggested that the trans tunnel on 62 1/2 and earlier were believed to be smaller. I decided to buy the Ron Morris performance adjustable motor mounts.

No problem Jon. There's lots of good info both there AND here, good people too. Jon

[pbrown]

The early 62 tunnel was smaller and had fit issues with the V8 bell. You can dimple it in the few spots to get more space. Just mark or make a mental note of where it touches and hit it with a 2 lbs hammer.

[Jon Richard]

Thanks pbrown. I already purchased the adjustable mounts but massaging the tunnel a bit is still a good idea. I figure i'll mount the motor as far back as practical for water pump to radiator clearance.