That may be something worthwhile for a small fabricator to reproduce.  Hoosier Hurricane pointed out that the original Hurst mounts were probably made for 239s.  Result was a little interference with lower radiator hose, and major interference with later 272/312 fuel pumps, necessitating electric pump.  If you want to sell your Hurst mount I might be interested to have a spare. 

I have the Hurst front mount and a rear mount for '46 trans.  There is an aluminum transmission adapter from the 60's in between.  The distance factor from front to rear was always a concern, so did everything possible to lighten weight between the two (but no Mummerts heads yet).  Truck is fairly light at 2800 lbs., nice 292, currently 2V carb, and no problems.

Mike, located in the Siskiyou mountains, Southern, OR 292 powered 1946 Ford 1/2 ton, '62 Mercury Meteor, '55 Country Squire (parting out), '64 Falcon, '54 Ford 600 tractor.

Awesome.. Thank you all for the info. With the T-bird and the hurst mounts being similar to what I plan to do, I think I'm going to give it a shot.



If it gives me any issues, I might make a couple of support brackets that fit up to the bell housing. I'm thinking of something that looks like a engine plate, but a bit more discrete.



Thanks again!



everyone likes a picture, so here's the car that getting the 292... enjoy!

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In re: bolt grades, I had noticed that Ford always used 'grade 2' bolts to bolt a bellhousing to a block or a transmission to a bellhousing. I had always assumed that this was because they expected some 'flexing' of the assembly and that grade 5 or grade 8 bolts simply wouldn't last in that environment.



There are case studies showing that grade 8 bolts won't last in certain circumstances where a grade 2 bolt lives quite happily.



Just saying.

Best regards,



Paul Menten

Meridian, Idaho

I plan to use the Hurst mount in my 28 Chrysler so it isn't for sale. I would be glad to share the dimensions or even loan it to a fabricator that wanted to reproduce them. Not sure if there were any inherent problems with them. I've never used one. Seems the best mount to allow the use of alternative exhaust on a hot rod. Chuck in NH

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Chuck, the wide mount that he has is alot like the Hurst mount, and as much as I love a Y block, that roadster of yours is just screaming for a early hemi. Just my opinion!

Glen Henderson



Freedom is not Free

Letohatchee, AL

Glen,

I completly agree and maybe someday I'll find a deal on a decent early Hemi. But for now I have a complete, rebuilt, spare Y-Block. I'll put it in and enjoy the ride while I'm looking. Prices for the Hemi's is a bit steep for me. Maybe you could find a decent one for a cheap price someday? And maybe when you do I could find the money. Right now with Ted building an engine and other expenses it's out of reach. Chuck in NH

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

This Hemi?



http://autopendium.com/photos/3529-1903-Premier-Special-2-jpg


Lawrenceville, GA

I didn't see it mentioned and sorry if it was but Flat-o makes a C-4 adaptor for the car and one for the truck with side mounts. http://www.flat-o.com/carproducts/yblock.htm. Mummert probably has them as well as the adaptors he sells are made by Flat-o.



Using the truck bell would allow you to use the truck front mount and support and stabilize the rear of the engine with the bell mount.

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923 ci from a 4 banger, now thats some jugs!

Glen Henderson



Freedom is not Free

Letohatchee, AL

Another thing to think about with the front engine mount: Headers! Not sure if you have a set of headers figured out yet, but Ive heard that the truck y-block headers provide a better flow and a little more horsepower. I think there are a few companies that make after market truck-style headers for cheap. I have been tempted to buy a pair of these headers for my station wagon with a 312 y-block, but because the engine mounts are on the side of the block, not to mention suspension issues, the truck headers would never fit.



I imagine if you use the truck style mounts, you could get some efficient and cheap headers that would fit on your y-block! Just another thing to think about...