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techtalk:ih:engmech09a [2021/06/10 20:13] hippysmack [Further Explanation on Installing Motor Mounts from XLForum Members] |
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| - | ====== IH: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-09I ====== | + | ====== IH: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-09A ====== |
| - | ===== Removing / Installing Motor Mounts ===== | + | ===== Sequence of Installing IH Motor Mounts ===== |
| ===== From the Service Manuals ===== | ===== From the Service Manuals ===== | ||
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| All mounts should fit nicely and naturally before tightening. \\ | All mounts should fit nicely and naturally before tightening. \\ | ||
| - | - The rear mount is fixed (as in not adjustable). \\ It has to be tightened first to the motor (snug the top 2 bolts, tighten the 3 lower nuts / bolts then tighten the top 2). \\ Then tighten the 4 frame to mount bolts before even installing the other mounts. \\ See [[techtalk:ih:engmech09#rear_mounts|Rear Mounts]] below for more details. | + | - The rear mount is fixed (as in not adjustable). \\ It has to be tightened first to the motor (snug the top 2 bolts, tighten the 3 lower nuts / bolts then tighten the top 2). \\ Then tighten the 4 frame to mount bolts before even installing the other mounts. \\ See [[techtalk:ih:engmech09#rear_mounts|Rear Mounts]] on the main IH Motor Mount Page for more details. |
| - | - After the rear mount is tightened, then install the front mounts. \\ Take care to keep the motor in it's natural position after rear mount is tightened. Do not pull or wedge the motor against the rear mount. \\ If things don't fit right, perhaps the frame is bent or the rear mount position on the motor needs to be adjusted (which is difficult if not impossible). \\ Keep in mind that all bolts must go through all of the parts without any binding AFTER the rear mount is tight. \\ Work on any front bolt holes with a rat tail file to slot any holes in the plates that do not line up perfectly. \\ (The bolts must pass through with no interference). \\ Pay special attention to the use and correct positioning of front mount spacers and grippy washers (OEM recommended). \\ **NOTE**: \\ There are many aftermarket front mount bolts that are longer to facilitate installing forward footpeg mounting brackets that get sandwiched with the mount plates. \\ Do not install a long bolt in the front mount upper rear position (you'll break the cases!). \\ See [[techtalk:ih:engmech09#lower_front_mounts|Lower Front Mounts]] below for more details. | + | - After the rear mount is tightened, then install the front mounts. \\ Take care to keep the motor in it's natural position after rear mount is tightened. Do not pull or wedge the motor against the rear mount. \\ If things don't fit right, perhaps the frame is bent or the rear mount position on the motor needs to be adjusted (which is difficult if not impossible). \\ Keep in mind that all bolts must go through all of the parts without any binding AFTER the rear mount is tight. \\ Work on any front bolt holes with a rat tail file to slot any holes in the plates that do not line up perfectly. \\ (The bolts must pass through with no interference). \\ Pay special attention to the use and correct positioning of front mount spacers and grippy washers (OEM recommended). \\ **NOTE**: \\ There are many aftermarket front mount bolts that are longer to facilitate installing forward footpeg mounting brackets that get sandwiched with the mount plates. \\ Do not install a long bolt in the front mount upper rear position (you'll break the cases!). \\ See [[techtalk:ih:engmech09#lower_front_mounts|Lower Front Mounts]] on the main IH Motor Mount Page for more details. |
| - | - After the front mount bolts are tightened, install the top mounting bracket(s). \\ Shim any gaps in the upper mount(s) or slot bolt holes as needed with large diameter washers. \\ [[techtalk:ih:engmech09v|Click Here]] to read more on shims in the Sportsterpedia. \\ See [[techtalk:ih:engmech09#top_mounts|Top Mounts]] on the main IH Motor Mount Page for links to more details per year model. | + | - After the front mount bolts are tightened, install the top mounting bracket(s). \\ Shim any gaps in the upper mount(s) or slot bolt holes as needed with large diameter washers. \\ [[techtalk:ih:engmech09b|Click Here]] to read more on shims in the Sportsterpedia. \\ See [[techtalk:ih:engmech09#top_mounts|Top Mounts]] on the main IH Motor Mount Page for links to more details per year model. |
| ===== All Else Fails ===== | ===== All Else Fails ===== | ||
