I built a motor mount jig tonight. I used the solid motor mounts, bolted them in and then welded some tube and angle to maintain their position when unbolted.
http://images45.fotki.com/v1636/phot...MVC021S-vi.jpg
Now I can cut them out and gut the cross member and not worry about getting them back where they belong.
http://images12.fotki.com/v1641/phot...MVC013S-vi.jpg
I tacked pieces of angle onto the frame to locate a piece of 2 x 4 tubing set on the top rails.
http://images52.fotki.com/v1639/phot...MVC012S-vi.jpg
Another piece of angle is welded to both ends of the 2 x 4 to locate it side to side
http://images61.fotki.com/v1635/phot...MVC011S-vi.jpg
I then tacked some more angle to the 2 x 4 to locate the jig side to side.
http://images45.fotki.com/v1636/phot...MVC020S-vi.jpg
Now, once the mounts are cut out and trimmed I can drop them straight down 3 inches and rebuild the attachments to the frame.
http://images41.fotki.com/v1634/phot...Smarkup-vi.jpg
If I can delete that cross member I will be happy. What do you think? With all of the bracing going back to the upper rail I don't think all of that structure is necessary. The engine itself with act as a stressed member so can I get rid of that cross member and get some ground clearance back?
Mark