Thanks for info Chuck . Will 87 thunderbird turbo coupe 2.3 engine mounts(pedestals) fit with 86 cougar xr7 2.3 ? Are they interchangeable can I go with hydraulic mounts ? Any info were to by stock direct fit thanks sal
Look back at my post where I linked to RockAuto (In red) for isolators that you can use. Pick some, hydraulic or solid, and install them into the stock brackets.
If he doesn't have the original brackets, new isolators aren't going to help. Which was another reason I asked what poly mounts he used, as I'm not aware of any drop-in poly isolators for the stock-type brackets on the car.
As far as "performance" stock type isolators, there really isn't anything. You have to give up some strength to get a smooth feeling in the cabin. I edited my post with the RA link so it could be more easily picked out. The solids are probably the stronger of the two, but give up a bit of smoothness.
If you still have stock brackets, pick out a set of isolators and move on with things.
Did you read any of the other posts? You never responded to the questions. You just basically repeated your original post.
Do you have your old stock mounts? If not, you're going to need to find a set of used stock 86-88 mounts for the brackets and then but some isolators like in the RockAuto link I posted above? It has SEVERAL options of isolators. The engine type doesn't matter, as ALL of the isolators are the same from 86-97.
What mounts did you install? Regardless, poly are going to transmit more vibrations than the big stock gumballs. Especially on a 2.3T.
Did you save the old motor mounts, especially the bracketry? On the 86-88 you can just replace the isolators.
RockAuto can be kind of screwy on things like this.
They show squat for 86-88 2.3 cars, but plenty for the MN-12 cars, which use the same isolators. You could use any of the mounts listed ROCKAUTO LINK HERE with the stock brackets.
My mustang convertible would probably benefit from a 3g upgrade but im not seeing much info regarding that for the 2.3l.
It's not that different to install a 3G on a 2.3T than any other. You need a small case, 180* mount alternator and swap the pulley if you're keeping the dual belts. I've had a 130A 3G on my TBird for years.
I put a 95A 3G on the LTS and would never consider another 1G, unless for some odd reason I was worried about originality.
So, I forgot to post this up when I found it a couple weeks ago, but this is the slug that put the hole in the top of the car. NOT a handgun round...
Evidently it didn't enter the cabin, but just ricocheted out after it hit the car. I found it while I was cleaning up the spot while putting a new carport up.
I'm hoping to get with my buddy on the roof wrap before things get wintery around here. If not it'll have to wait until spring and the roads are clear of the inevitable salt coating they're sure to get.
As I said, you're probably dealing with an 85-86 engine, but it doesn't matter for what you're looking to do. Other than the distributor rotor, ALL of the rest of the tune-up parts are the same.
In regards to tune-up items, a Ford Lima 2.3T is a Ford Lima 2.3T.
Looking at the intake. If it's original to the motor, the engine is probably out of an 85-86 Tbird (Or even a Merkur XR4Ti), but it doesn't really matter. You can safely use an '85 Turbocoupe as your search choice for the parts you're looking for.
The only thing you'll need to look out for is there were 2 types of distributor rotors used. A standard press-on type, or a screw down version. Pop the cap and take a look. These are electronic ignition, so no points/condenser.
