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Damn. My new custom urethane engine mounts have failed spectacularly. Is this the point at which the equation (Horsepower = Money) becomes a painful truth?

I'll have one more go at them- this time I'll cast them into a sensible shape that can take the load, rather than just relying on sheer mass of urethane.

Date: 2008-02-24 02:54 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] that-grr.livejournal.com
i keep reading urethra LOL

sorry someday I will comment on your post without it being dirty

Date: 2008-02-24 06:48 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] growler-south.livejournal.com
Dont make an effort on my account... urethra is one of my favourite words. And places.

Date: 2008-02-24 07:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] that-grr.livejournal.com
i was so bummed teh first time I heard someoen else say Urethra Franklin. It was one of those , wow i wasnt very original as I thought childhood moments.

Date: 2008-02-24 07:33 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] that-grr.livejournal.com
OMG i am watching this thing with jackass's johnny knoxville and all. he is talking to zach galifinalkis and they made reference to Urethra Franklin and arguing over who came up with it ..spooky timing LOL


Edited Date: 2008-02-24 07:45 am (UTC)

Date: 2008-02-24 03:56 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] beastbriskett.livejournal.com
When at first you don't succeed...get a bigger hammer.

Date: 2008-02-24 10:06 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] growler-south.livejournal.com
Unfortunately it's more like the hammer's too big and keeps breaking its handle.

Time for a bigger handle.

Date: 2008-02-25 06:04 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] greatbearmd.livejournal.com
I would try ripping out all the rubber then fitting the space with something like a large urethane body mount or leaf spring eye bushing trimmed to press- fit. Depending on the I.D and O.D. needed, a pair of inline skate tires can be used, especially if there is a hollowed out area in the rubber where it can be contained, along with a large washer on the outside. I've done the latter with success in what was supposed to be a temporary fix, it worked so well and lasted forever.

Date: 2008-02-25 09:02 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] growler-south.livejournal.com
I had cast my own urethane, but one mount was offcentre and experienced too much load. It failed first, and the second mount wasnt up to the job on its own.

I might actually go see what the parts store has in stock.

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