Posted by Northern Calif Dave on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 1:33PM :
In Reply to: Re: Clint: '48 b-1 cab mounts posted by Clint Dixon (Curator of Antiquities) on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 at 8:46PM :
Clint, thanks so much for the drawing and photo.
So if I understand this correctly:
-> The forward drivers side is bolted hard to the frame sitting on the same 1-9/16" wooden block. There is no spring on this bolt as only the other 3 connections are allowed to flex.
-> The forward passenger side has the same 1-9/16" wood block and a longer bolt that contains the spring and castlenut on it.
-> The rear passenger mount has a 3/8" isolator pad only, with the same long bolt with spring and castlenut.
-> The rear driver mount has a 3/8" isolator pad only, with the same long bolt with spring and castlenut.
The wood blocks were used until 1951 then replaced by rubber isolator mounts. The wooden blocks could be replaced with 1-9/16" polyurethane isolator mounts if desired ( http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/products.asp?cat=3433 )
Is my understanding above correct?
Why the odd shape on the wooden block and what purpose is the rabbet joint on the block?
Sure appreciate the help
Dave
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