fast88pu 3,324 #1 Posted July 23, 2015 Are the motor mounts still available for the engine ? If so where ? Or can it be solid mounted ? thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #2 Posted July 24, 2015 does anyone know ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,264 #3 Posted July 24, 2015 Pretty sure you can remove entire cradle and mounts but I think you will need a different oil pan to mount to frame. Not sure if the rubber mounts are still available through Toro however they show up on epay every once in a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,870 #4 Posted July 24, 2015 You can fabricate solid spacers in place of the rubber mounts. As far as mounting directly to the frame with a different oil pan I don't think so. I know the oil pans for the big block (10-16 hp) are not interchangeable but I'm not sure about the small block. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,331 #5 Posted July 24, 2015 There was a post on here some time ago, that someone found aftermarket rubber mounts that work. Try doing a search, maybe someone that remembers that post will chime in. You can do what Racinbob says and just eliminate the rubber mounts and put solid spacers in. The only thing I can thing of you might have to do after putting in solid spacers is readjust you PTO throw rod. With the rubber mounts you get a certain percentage of the motor pulling back when engaging. You will just have to compensate a very little bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,308 #6 Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Try NAPA Auto Parts. Part number 602-1044, or 602-1045. One or the other might work. Just take an old one with you to match it up.I know some guys have used these. Edited July 24, 2015 by rmaynard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #7 Posted July 24, 2015 I would mount it solid with a couple of strips of flat steel. I don't have one, but in pictures looks to be 1/4" to 5/16", maybe 3/8" space between the plate and cast mount. I would drill and bolt the flat steel to the engine plate with the two end holes. The find the center of the large holes and drill for mounting bolts to the cast mounts. Some short bolts with lock washers to mount the plate. You could add the other bolts where the mounts were but I don't think it's needed. That's how I would do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #8 Posted July 25, 2015 Thanks I would like to keep the rubber mounts but wonder if solid mounting it would be better for a snowblower ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #9 Posted July 25, 2015 You will find 10 different people with 10 different oppinions on the matter, but personally I like the rubber mounts on my blackhoods (other than the fact the toro ones are CRAZY expensive)Wont make much difference with the snow blower as the pull from the PTO handle will be counteracting the pull from the blower belt tensioner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,331 #10 Posted July 25, 2015 rmaynard, thanks for posting those NAPA numbers. I need some myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
