frame pads??

[7cutlass9]

how do i get access to the nuts on the back of the frame pads on a 78 oldsmobile cutlass? im putting in a sbc 350 and thats where my problem starts

 

[cutlass79]

if ur taking about the motor mounts that bolt to the frame a socket swivel extension and ratchet to get to the nuts on the under side of the frame thats how i got them on my 79 cutlass

 

[7cutlass9]

if ur taking about the motor mounts that bolt to the frame a socket swivel extension and ratchet to get to the nuts on the under side of the frame thats how i got them on my 79 cutlass

i cant find a way to get through there from the underside. the only place that gives me access is right behind the coil spring and i socket wont fit between the frame and spring

 

[Black Sheep]

Go up behind the lower control arm mount, between the frame and the arm. I use a long extension with a swivel socket to hold the bolt, then use a impact on the nut. Takes some contorting, but possible.

 

[pontiacgp]

if you drop the lower control arm you'll get good access to the bolts and if you think your having problems now wait till it comes to putting the bolts back in

 

[7cutlass9]

Go up behind the lower control arm mount, between the frame and the arm. I use a long extension with a swivel socket to hold the bolt, then use a impact on the nut. Takes some contorting, but possible.

im gonna try it your way before i try pontiacgp's way lol thanks. any idea what size the nut is on the back?

 

[7cutlass9]

if you drop the lower control arm you'll get good access to the bolts and if you think your having problems now wait till it comes to putting the bolts back in

yea this project is gonna start to aggravate me now. engine and trans is dying to go into something but now it cant

 

[pontiacgp]

when I install engine mounts I use a serrated flanged nut and bolt. I install the bolt up thru the crossmember and mount so when it will lock it self in place and you don't have to hold the head of the bolt with the wrench when your torquing it down..I also use some thread locking loctite on the threads

 

[7cutlass9]

when I install engine mounts I use a serrated flanged nut and bolt. I install the bolt up thru the crossmember and mount so when it will lock it self in place and you don't have to hold the head of the bolt with the wrench when your torquing it down..I also use some thread locking loctite on the threads

so pretty much install upside down from what it is now? never thought of it that way but that will make installation a whole lot easier. at least the torquing part

 

[crazydavez28]

anybody ever think of putting a drilled slug in there and tapping it once welded in place? might save a lot of frustration if you have the tools to do it