calvinhorse 870 Posted May 31, 2007 in order to fit my bike carbs i need to cut off the bolt on the top engine mount closest to the inlet this will leave only 2 bolts holding the engine to the mount,... so has anyone done this before? is it safe? is there another way round it? any tips? thanks for lookin c a l v i n h o r s e Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trogboy 17 Posted May 31, 2007 People do do it but I have heard of problems with snapping the alloy arm afterwards due to the increased stresses. I got a custom mount made up in steel by a friend. It uses the two remining studs and three other threaded holes in the water pump housing. This has been covered a few times, including recently, so it is porbably worth a search for a more in depth answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RossD 43 Posted May 31, 2007 People do do it but I have heard of problems with snapping the alloy arm afterwards due to the increased stresses. I got a custom mount made up in steel by a friend. It uses the two remining studs and three other threaded holes in the water pump housing. This has been covered a few times, including recently, so it is porbably worth a search for a more in depth answer. Yep, I'm making up a custom mount for my engine as the manifold has to go where the mount currently sits. I wouldn't trust a cut mount, last thing you is your engine suddenly coming adrift The Euro Rallyes used a mounting system very similar to what has been described above, in fact a Euro Rallye mount will fit the other alloy blocked engines, but afaik Peugeot no longer make them unfortunatly. Take a look at Sams old custom mount (JRod has it now.... Though it wont fit an alloy block!! ) for the type of thing you will have to make. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrod 7 Posted May 31, 2007 Any idea how much they cost to make? I'm going to have to make one like trogboys, his looked brilliant! Got one ready if / when I go for a 1600 block Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrod 7 Posted May 31, 2007 I may sell it for the right offer, who knows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calvinhorse 870 Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) £1? i recon i'll have a go at making one of them. thanks for the replies!!!! Edited May 31, 2007 by calvinhorse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calvinhorse 870 Posted May 31, 2007 actually how much u thinkin Jrod? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrod 7 Posted May 31, 2007 I'm not sure what it's worth to be honest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RossD 43 Posted May 31, 2007 I'm not sure what it's worth to be honest. Sam was going to sell it to me for £80. I'll give you that for it if you want!?!? (Go on go on go on go on) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calvinhorse 870 Posted May 31, 2007 80quid! hell fire i was thinkin 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrod 7 Posted May 31, 2007 It's not exactly easy to make..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calvinhorse 870 Posted May 31, 2007 wow! sorry mate! no offence i just had that price in mind!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrod 7 Posted May 31, 2007 No offence taken I didn't make it or nout! Just it's not a simple piece of metal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calvinhorse 870 Posted June 1, 2007 im guessin it wouldnt have worked on a vtr bottom end? have u got anymore pictures of it jrod? please?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RossD 43 Posted June 1, 2007 (edited) im guessin it wouldnt have worked on a vtr bottom end? have u got anymore pictures of it jrod? please?! The VTR block is an iron TU5 isn't it, so yes it would!! It wouldn't have worked on the alloy blocked engines though. It's mine now If Jrod hasn't got any more pics of it, I'll take some detailed pics and some measurents for you when it arrives if you like. Edited June 1, 2007 by RossD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrod 7 Posted June 1, 2007 Afraid it's all wrapped up now but I'm sure Ross will help you out. Looks bloody hard to make though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calvinhorse 870 Posted June 11, 2007 im just going too chop down the mount and remove the stud, then weld the top mount to the over part (the waterpump replacment type thing...) its a bitch to refit it but can be done!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
