ksbeta Posted February 19, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 19, 2013 I've done too much work so far to cut corners and try to use 'straightened' motor mount brackets. Likely was bent when pulling the motor. Anyone have a spare set lying around? My eBay options start at $80, which seems extreme considering the number of parts cars lying around. Nearest junkyard that I know will have them is nearly 2 hours away. Should have addressed this a long while ago. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45751-anyone-have-spare-motor-mount-brackets/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted February 19, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 19, 2013 I've got a pair from a ZX motor... They look the same to me, but I'm no expert.Just sent you PM. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45751-anyone-have-spare-motor-mount-brackets/#findComment-415435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted February 19, 2013 Share #3 Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) I just took a better look at the mounts from the ZX, and the are not the same. The later brackets have a gusset welded in the center to... well... prevent exactly what happened to yours. I suspect they bolt up identically, but if you're looking for concourse replacement, then what I've got is off the table. Here's one of the ZX mounts PS - My 77 also has the reinforcing gusset, so they figured it out some time before 77. Edited February 19, 2013 by Captain Obvious Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45751-anyone-have-spare-motor-mount-brackets/#findComment-415454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroDat Posted February 19, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 19, 2013 I always thought the L28 had the reinforced mounts from day one. I have also seen them on an early 76 280Z.Chas Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45751-anyone-have-spare-motor-mount-brackets/#findComment-415458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgood Posted February 19, 2013 Share #5 Posted February 19, 2013 I have them on mine 11/75 - 76 -280. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45751-anyone-have-spare-motor-mount-brackets/#findComment-415465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted February 19, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 19, 2013 Can't get enough of the carpartsmanual site - Datsun 240Z/260Z Engine Mounting (Manual From C/# HLS30-46001, RLS30, GRLS30) L24, L26 (To Nov.-'74)Datsun 280Z Engine Mounting L28E Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45751-anyone-have-spare-motor-mount-brackets/#findComment-415467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beermanpete Posted February 20, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 20, 2013 My 73 240Z has the open brackets. My 74 260Z and 75 280Z both hav ethe closed brackets. From what I can tell they are interchangeable. To the OP: I have a set of the open brackets you can have. Send me a PM if oyu still need them. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45751-anyone-have-spare-motor-mount-brackets/#findComment-415545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksbeta Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks all for the help,Capt. Obvious reached out yesterday with a set of the reinforced brackets. These are going on my '71, which should (fingers crossed) put down 200-210 hp at the wheels, so the reinforcements are likely a wise upgrade.Cheers,Bill Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45751-anyone-have-spare-motor-mount-brackets/#findComment-415562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted February 20, 2013 Share #9 Posted February 20, 2013 CO is a super nice guy!!!Bill that will be a very fun ride with the HP and light weight! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45751-anyone-have-spare-motor-mount-brackets/#findComment-415563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksbeta Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted February 20, 2013 He's definitely helping me out quickly in a pinch. I'm hoping it will get up and go. We'll see! Maybe a month or so left until it should be rumbling for the first time. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45751-anyone-have-spare-motor-mount-brackets/#findComment-415566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted February 21, 2013 Share #11 Posted February 21, 2013 Haha! Thanks guys! Just trying to help out where I can. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45751-anyone-have-spare-motor-mount-brackets/#findComment-415656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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