Making Getrag 282 Mounts

[FlatBlackTGP]

Seeing how these mounts are discontinued and any existing one is probably flimsy/ on its way out, me and a highly skilled professional welder buddy of mine are going to make solid transmission mounts for my w-body 282. We are going to start out with about 20 for the first batch! The plan is to use 1/2 inch hardened rubber/poly material as shock absorber and the rest of the mount heavy duty mig welded solid cast iron construction for increased durability , ultimatley preventing unwanted movement. Black texture coated ,stainless steel studs welded in place and SS nuts will be included.

Edit* These mounts are on the way, will update with pics when done. A lot has gone into these to ensure high quality. They are going to be really nice. stay tuned.

[robertisaar]

this could be interesting......

how about a poly shock absorber instead of rubber?

[FlatBlackTGP]

Thanks for the suggestion. Im going to be hunting around for best suited material for the shock absorbant.

[robertisaar]

if i knew where i could get polyurethane, i'd make them myself .

poly motor mounts seem pretty popular and keep the motor from moving a lot better than stock rubber ones. thats my basis anyway...

[robertisaar]

http://www.urethanespecialties.com/howwemake.html

interestingly enough, in my search for how to get poly, i found a recipe for making condoms from canola oil...

[FlatBlackTGP]

You think that material would provide enough flexability?

[robertisaar]

a mount shouldn't need THAT much flexibility, depending on what kind of tolerance you're working with. could always contact the company and see what they think...

[ForcedFirebird]

Energy Suspension bushings are poly and come in a few different sizes.

[robertisaar]

my dad actually has a set for his Nova.... if i remember, i'll check sizes on them next time i see him.

[ghrarhg]

I would definitely be in for for one. Mine's toast.

[GutlessSupreme]

vintage parts should still have a few 282 mounts left, but they aren't exactly the cream of the crop.. mine wasn't anyway.

[jmgtp]

I did something like this for my 284. I burned the rubber out of a stock mount, welded in some frame work to the 2 pieces and filled with polyurathane. The framework purpose was to 'hold' the poly in place rather than rely on its bonding to the walls of the mount. It works great. I also replaced the pin that goes through the mount. After the original rubber let go my car decided to snap that pin.

[94GPGTP]

id be in for one.. who knows how long my tgp will let this one last..

[neo71665]

Not not work but check the poly leaf spring bushings.

[FlatBlackTGP]

Bump to top^^^first post updated. Sorry for the long delay. These mounts will finally be in the making!

* Also 284 mounts COULD be easily available, we would just need one to take measurements from.