Re: Engine Torque Strap
[Re: DusterKid]
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02/01/16 11:22 AM
02/01/16 11:22 AM
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Albany, NY
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The member whose name is actually Art
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The member whose name is actually Art
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How about a couple nice steel brackets (engine and body) with a threaded rod and end-links (like tie-rods) - or is that too rigid?
I swear I've seen kits in Hot Rod catalogs for that kind of thing.
Cheers,
- Art
65 Satellite hardtop 361/4bbl console 727 2.76
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67 Lancia Fulvia Sport 1.3 Zagato. Alloy body, 1.3L V4 DOHC 4-spd
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Re: Engine Torque Strap
[Re: DusterKid]
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02/01/16 02:55 PM
02/01/16 02:55 PM
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St. Charles, MO
wingman
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I just use a short piece of zinc-plated chain. Anything you use (torque strap, or cable, or chain) is going to be visible and noticable. Unless you go with a solid mount on that side...
The young kids at the cars shows sometimes ask me what the chain is for.
When I tell them I have to chain the engine down so it doesn't jump out of the car, their eyes get real big.....
1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee 383 A4
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 440 FC7 (sold)
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Re: Engine Torque Strap
[Re: DusterKid]
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02/01/16 03:54 PM
02/01/16 03:54 PM
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CT
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The Shumacher strap Andy has above is nice, they are $$$ new though. I think mine was $110 for a B body. I'd buy that one from Andy, will look good and save a few bucks I'm sure.
Now I need to pin those needles, got to feel that heat
Hear my motor screamin while I'm tearin up the street
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Re: Engine Torque Strap
[Re: AndyF]
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02/01/16 04:12 PM
02/01/16 04:12 PM
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Richmond, Indiana
19swinger70
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I have a new torque strap that I'm not going to need. Shoot me a PM if you're interested.
I've had one of these on my Dart for 15 years now. Nice piece and looks great.
1970 340 swinger. sublime
1967 barracuda fastback BB
55 Plymouth Project
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Re: Engine Torque Strap
[Re: wingman]
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02/01/16 04:18 PM
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Rio Linda, CA
John_Kunkel
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I just use a short piece of zinc-plated chain. Anything you use (torque strap, or cable, or chain) is going to be visible and noticable. Chain always does it for me. If you don't like the looks, cover it with shrink wrap.
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Re: Engine Torque Strap
[Re: DusterKid]
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02/01/16 04:45 PM
02/01/16 04:45 PM
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I'm working on a 69 barracuda with a 360 and want to install a torque strap of some sort before a motor mount breaks since it has the older style mounts. I typically would just use a chain, but I'd to show this car. I thought of using a cable with 2 ends on it, has anyone done this? Did you make your own or buy one? Any pics? Thanks. They have them. Thinking of putting one on my car. http://www.engine-swaps.com/Pages/ProductsYear/67.72aBody.html#head3
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Re: Engine Torque Strap
[Re: DusterKid]
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02/01/16 05:33 PM
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I thought of using a cable with 2 ends on it, has anyone done this? Did you make your own or buy one? Any pics? Thanks. I took a measurement... Then took a short winch cable, cut it to size, and re-crimped the ends... (Similar as shown here, but a much heavier, 'terminal end' that requires hydraulic crimping...) Bolted from block to K-frame... Much 'cleaner' than a chain... Still allows movement, but will contain the engine in the event of a motor-mount failure...
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Re: Engine Torque Strap
[Re: John_Kunkel]
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02/02/16 02:58 PM
02/02/16 02:58 PM
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I just use a short piece of zinc-plated chain. Anything you use (torque strap, or cable, or chain) is going to be visible and noticable. Chain always does it for me. If you don't like the looks, cover it with shrink wrap. I use welded link chain also. So it's not noticeable, I get an appropriate sized bicycle inner tube, cut the valve stem area away, and fish the chain through the inner tube. With the matte black finish of the inner tube, it is hardly noticeable.
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Re: Engine Torque Strap
[Re: 19swinger70]
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02/03/16 10:58 AM
02/03/16 10:58 AM
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bonefish
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I have a new torque strap that I'm not going to need. Shoot me a PM if you're interested.
I've had one of these on my Dart for 15 years now. Nice piece and looks great. same here,i had to drill a couple o holes and done.ive had mine 15 years with a hot BB stoker motor and its still good.especially if you are going to show it ,this piece looks like it belongs there.
Last edited by bonefish; 02/03/16 11:01 AM. Reason: add comment
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