NLM found this thread regarding installation of a 318 into a '65 A-body using '88 Toyota Supra engine mount insulators with '67-'72 A-body brackets.

Looks kind of interesting. The '88 Supra uses a 181 CID inline Six, normally aspirated or turbocharged, and the motor mount insulators look like this:



Beck-Arnley 1041240 or Anchor 9034.

Dimensions of this insulator look like they might be a good "problem solver" candidate for early A-body cars, but without having the insulators in hand, it's difficult to tell.

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I'd be happy to give it a try, but I don't have the 67-up brackets. Anyoe have a sets they want to send me? The engine is out and ready

MJ

I don't think the "67-up brackets" comment would apply to these mount biscuits' use in early slant-6 A-bodies; I'm guessing you could carry on using your existing brackets.

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That mount will not work on a 63-66 slant passenger side, without mods. The stock insulator has two wide spaced studs that fasten to the engine bracket. It is possible it might work on the driver side.

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Charrlie_S
65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225

The idea would be to use one of the two lower stud holes on the LH side.

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

we have biscuit type mounts readily avalible. I can send some to dan in small quantity and see if he's happy with the quality. Then will see how we can manage the shipping thingy.

do if you're to speak about this do so or remain silent forever.

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Please use e-mail button istead of PM'ing. I do log in sometimes but I'll be answering quicker thru e-mail.

Aren't after market motor mounts and brakets readly avable on the after market for these coversions? I mean people have been swapping a 318 into a /6 for decades.

Aren't after market motor mounts and brakets readly avable on the after market for these coversions? I mean people have been swapping a 318 into a /6 for decades.

Sorry, Dan. I misread the original post. I thought we were talking about replacement mounts for the 63-66 slant, not V-8 conversion mounts.

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Charrlie_S
65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225

We are talking about replacement '62-'66 slant A-body mount insulators.

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Then I go back to my original statement. " I don't think it will work without mods". The left (driver) side maybe. The right (Pass) side, possibly weld a plate across the bottom of the bracket, and locate a hole in that for the insulator.

As a footnote: called my suppliers, and these mounts are "special order" not in stock, and sell for $50-$55 ea range.

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Charrlie_S
65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225

H'm. Rockauto shows 'em in stock at around $40.

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

I called Rockauto today about the stock slant six insulators. Their online catalog, showed the later spool mount for the 62-66 slant. The telephone person, told me the correct mount is no longer available thru them. I then asked about the Anchor 9034, and was told not in stock, needed to be ordered. I was trying to see if I could get a pair cheaply to try. I have a 66 with the engine just sitting in there. Real easy to try them.

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Charrlie_S
65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225

Pity Rockauto doesn't actually have 'em. www.partsamerica.com shows anchor 9034 as "Ships in 1 day", but their price isn't as friendly. On the other hand, they have a clearer photo of the part:

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

The Paddock shows the correct 62-66 slant six mounts on their website. I just ordered 2 of each at 17.95 ea. We'll see if they show up.

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Charrlie_S
65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225