DIY Poly trans mount....
DIY Poly trans mount....
10-13-2012, 03:44 AM
#1
I will be doing this soon! Word on the street is to stick it in the freezer for a day vs air drying for 3 days.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
http://www.gencoupe.com/diy-do-yourself/...mount.html
I will be doing this soon! Word on the street is to stick it in the freezer for a day vs air drying for 3 days.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
10-13-2012, 08:41 AM
#2
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
Hrm.... Check these out. http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=PO...di+S3+21mm+
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
10-15-2012, 05:18 PM
#4
raysorenson
10-15-2012, 05:18 PM #4I was planning on doing this myself with some of the shore 70 that I have left. I don't expect much of a difference in driveline slop though. The trans mount as positioned doesn't resist driveline twist. It's so sloppy in stock form that I can't help but think that beefing it up w/poly will change the feel anyway.
11-09-2012, 07:45 PM
#5
(10-15-2012, 05:18 PM)raysorenson I was planning on doing this myself with some of the shore 70 that I have left. I don't expect much of a difference in driveline slop though. The trans mount as positioned doesn't resist driveline twist. It's so sloppy in stock form that I can't help but think that beefing it up w/poly will change the feel anyway.
I simply put a torn piece of an old mount and wedged it in the new one in my w123 and it was a world of difference.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
(10-15-2012, 05:18 PM)raysorenson I was planning on doing this myself with some of the shore 70 that I have left. I don't expect much of a difference in driveline slop though. The trans mount as positioned doesn't resist driveline twist. It's so sloppy in stock form that I can't help but think that beefing it up w/poly will change the feel anyway.
I simply put a torn piece of an old mount and wedged it in the new one in my w123 and it was a world of difference.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
11-11-2012, 07:38 PM
#6
Slightly OT, but my shore 70 rear diff mounts have been holding up fine, but I'm still think my driveline has excessive slop. Since there's been zero NVH issues with the shore 70 rear diff mounts, I'm thinking I can use stiffer urethane without turning my Mercedes into a racecar.
I don't know if you've noticed, but the throttle lever on the RH (passenger) side of the pump has an unused ball mount on it. I assume the throttle damper can be attached here. I don't see another ball mount to attach the other end of the damper to though.
raysorenson
11-11-2012, 07:38 PM #6Well, it must be tried then.
Slightly OT, but my shore 70 rear diff mounts have been holding up fine, but I'm still think my driveline has excessive slop. Since there's been zero NVH issues with the shore 70 rear diff mounts, I'm thinking I can use stiffer urethane without turning my Mercedes into a racecar.
I don't know if you've noticed, but the throttle lever on the RH (passenger) side of the pump has an unused ball mount on it. I assume the throttle damper can be attached here. I don't see another ball mount to attach the other end of the damper to though.
11-20-2012, 10:21 PM
#8
(10-13-2012, 08:41 AM)winmutt Hrm.... Check these out. http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=PO...di+S3+21mm+
would this be used as an insert for a custom flex coupler?
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
SurfRodder
11-20-2012, 10:21 PM #8(10-13-2012, 08:41 AM)winmutt Hrm.... Check these out. http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=PO...di+S3+21mm+
would this be used as an insert for a custom flex coupler?
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
11-24-2012, 04:21 PM
#9
So, my trans mount was a COMPLETE success. Shifting has never been smoother and there is no more lugging in stop and go traffic. The diff between the stock and the modded mount was significant. It did take 9 days to dry and even now the upper cavity is not quite dry. I made several mistakes. One, dont tape up both sides with naval jelly covered tape, it will never dry. Two, unlike some post on the internet, putting it in the freezer does not make it cure faster.
Otherwise I'd recommend this to anyone, I'd be happy to make some.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
I suppose you could. I found a guy in 190rev.net that sells a pair of metal ones for $250.
So, my trans mount was a COMPLETE success. Shifting has never been smoother and there is no more lugging in stop and go traffic. The diff between the stock and the modded mount was significant. It did take 9 days to dry and even now the upper cavity is not quite dry. I made several mistakes. One, dont tape up both sides with naval jelly covered tape, it will never dry. Two, unlike some post on the internet, putting it in the freezer does not make it cure faster.
Otherwise I'd recommend this to anyone, I'd be happy to make some.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
11-25-2012, 09:47 AM
#10
(11-24-2012, 04:21 PM)winmutt I suppose you could. I found a guy in 190rev.net that sells a pair of metal ones for $250.
So, my trans mount was a COMPLETE success. Shifting has never been smoother and there is no more lugging in stop and go traffic. The diff between the stock and the modded mount was significant. It did take 9 days to dry and even now the upper cavity is not quite dry. I made several mistakes. One, dont tape up both sides with naval jelly covered tape, it will never dry. Two, unlike some post on the internet, putting it in the freezer does not make it cure faster.
Otherwise I'd recommend this to anyone, I'd be happy to make some.
Glad to hear it worked out so well. I guess I'll have to order another mount to fill since I couldn't bear to park Plain Jane for the duration of the cure time.
raysorenson
11-25-2012, 09:47 AM #10(11-24-2012, 04:21 PM)winmutt I suppose you could. I found a guy in 190rev.net that sells a pair of metal ones for $250.
So, my trans mount was a COMPLETE success. Shifting has never been smoother and there is no more lugging in stop and go traffic. The diff between the stock and the modded mount was significant. It did take 9 days to dry and even now the upper cavity is not quite dry. I made several mistakes. One, dont tape up both sides with naval jelly covered tape, it will never dry. Two, unlike some post on the internet, putting it in the freezer does not make it cure faster.
Otherwise I'd recommend this to anyone, I'd be happy to make some.
Glad to hear it worked out so well. I guess I'll have to order another mount to fill since I couldn't bear to park Plain Jane for the duration of the cure time.
12-10-2012, 02:36 PM
#11
if it don’t blow black...take it back.
1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty
The VEGEWGN
What Shore did you use for this mount Winmutt?
if it don’t blow black...take it back.
1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty
The VEGEWGN
12-15-2012, 04:08 AM
#12
(11-24-2012, 04:21 PM)winmutt I suppose you could. I found a guy in 190rev.net that sells a pair of metal ones for $250.
Two, unlike some post on the internet, putting it in the freezer does not make it cure faster.
I thought about making my own out of metal a few years ago... never got past that tho...
that makes sense, heat speeds up most reactions to a great extent... if its UV stable poly, I'd put it in the sun for a couple of days...maybe a bearing(toaster) oven would be good too.
these guys are local and i picked some of this up yesterday... im going to get another mount and do this soon too:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Casting-Re...4d046b32b7
This post was last modified: 12-15-2012, 04:50 AM by SurfRodder.
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
SurfRodder
12-15-2012, 04:08 AM #12(11-24-2012, 04:21 PM)winmutt I suppose you could. I found a guy in 190rev.net that sells a pair of metal ones for $250.
Two, unlike some post on the internet, putting it in the freezer does not make it cure faster.
I thought about making my own out of metal a few years ago... never got past that tho...
that makes sense, heat speeds up most reactions to a great extent... if its UV stable poly, I'd put it in the sun for a couple of days...maybe a bearing(toaster) oven would be good too.
these guys are local and i picked some of this up yesterday... im going to get another mount and do this soon too:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Casting-Re...4d046b32b7
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
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