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Forget the GMC manual, what does your 1936 Chevrolet Repair Manual say? As you mentioned previously you tried the motor mount on top of the cross member and the engine sat too high.

According to the 1936 Chevrolet parts book the front motor mount is the same for 1932 passenger cars and 1933-36 trucks. The motor mount for 1932 mounts UNDER the front cross member....it does not sit on top. Don't let the shield confuse you. Try the motor mount under the cross member and see how your engine sits.



Information on the Internet regarding the 1936 GMC engine indicates the following:

1934-1937 - Oldsmobile 6-cylinder L-head engines were used in GMC light and some medium duty trucks.

1936 - Major changes appeared in all GMC conventional cab models. 15 new models were released, including 1/2-ton pickup and panel trucks with Olds engines. All other models had GMC engines that were in nine sizes from 239 to 707 cid.

Unfortunately, the Chevrolet Repair Manual nor the 1936 Service News make mention of motor mounts. If It did we could end this debate, pronto.
Richard

Bruce,

I sent you a PM regarding the GMC page.

Wally

Well Gentlemen................

Junk Yard Dog and Steve from The Filling Station must be correct with WinoWally's picture to confirm the exercise! The rubber motor mount seems to be more comfortable UNDER the front cross member. My hand crank engages the crank shaft knuckle level and straight with a minimum of shimming for the radiator assembly. Guess the real test will be on the road and how well the hood fits into the fenders and radiator shell.

Thanks to all who graciously contributed the the solving of my headache!!!

Yep, as you discovered the motor mount does go under the front cross member as it was designed and not on top. With the motor mount on top the engine configeration is not correct.

Thanks Mr Dog.

Looks like thats another area needing re-doing on my 31. If you remember, my 31 has 32 block and mounts in it and the front mount is presently on top of cross member.

Jim.

Congratulations, Bruce. Glad it worked for your truck.

Wally

If your motor mount is on top of the crossmember on your '31 (the 1931 engine didn't have motor mounts as you know but the 1932 engine did) then you will definitely have to move it down underneath the cross member.

Bruce:

I sent you a PM.

Richard