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Old 07-12-2022, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Chicagowil View Post
And solid motor mounts on race (1/4 mi) cars are prone to causing cracks in the side of the block around the mount bolts.

I would suggest replacing the alum elbow and rubber couplers with a pre-formed rubber hose. It would allow for more twist and flex as the motor moves around.
Great suggestion and something I am thinking about. First, though, I am going to rig something up to help me measure the movement of the engine to make sure of the cause. Stay tuned and I’ll post the results.
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