Thread: Cobbled Car

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JCT440SB,

There is a distonction between frame mounts (which would likely be welded or riveted) and motor mounts. The motor mounts would have 3 bolts holding them to the actual engine block, then there would be a hard ruber insulator with a U shaped pience of metal that would fit over the frame mount. There would be a long bolt going through the tabs of the "U" and the frame mount. Because of mass assembly line production some parts don't use all the holes drilled in them for every application. I suspect the holes you see in your frame mount are just such a case. "the lower front Tab or bolt hole on either side of the cross member actually has no bolt and hangs out past the cross member, essentially holding the motor in place with 3 bolts on either side." I would not worry about how the motor is mounted.

The motor number should be right in front of the passenger side head, stamped into the block. It is not unusual for valve cover gaskets to leak. It is a good idea to de-gunk your motor before you start serious work on it. It will make things much more pleasant and you will be able to see things better. You can visit a detail shop or car wash to do this, or you can purchase a can of engine degreaser and go to the coin car wash and do it yourself. Bring some thing to cover the carburator and avoid directing water around the distrubutor.

Good luck with it

Pat