HAWAIIZR-1
07-18-2010, 04:53 AM
As most of you know I am rebuilding my motor and discovered I had a broken motor mount when I pulled the LT5. I bought new motor mounts (OEM) and could not find the shield or material that covers the motor mounts to protect against heat.
So I had to improvise and make my own so sharing what I did for those that are interested.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC02448.jpg
The orginal material was trashed so I found this Helix 12" X 40" sheet for under $20 and decided to use it. I think the better material might be from DEI or Cool It (Thermo-Tec) brand of kevlar backing but too expensive for me and this appears to be what the orginal material was.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC02460.jpg
The first step was to make a pattern of the material. The original piece is a little larger than 12" and has folded edges but what I bought will do for my purpose. So I cut a 12" X 12" piece.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC02450.jpg
The next step is to transfer the thick fiberglass type of cloth from the OEM cover and I trimmed to fit.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC02463.jpg
The material I used had adhesive which I did not initially like, but it worked out best to me. I removed the backing for the adhesive and folded the corners together first. Then I made the fiberglass cloth as small as possible and placed in the center and secured to the shape matching the bolt holes for the mount, etc.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC02464.jpg
First I wiped the motor mount bracket clean with mineral spirits and disposable towels and placed the shield into the bracket as shown.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC02465.jpg
The motor mount is placed into the bracket and hand tight bolted in.
So I had to improvise and make my own so sharing what I did for those that are interested.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC02448.jpg
The orginal material was trashed so I found this Helix 12" X 40" sheet for under $20 and decided to use it. I think the better material might be from DEI or Cool It (Thermo-Tec) brand of kevlar backing but too expensive for me and this appears to be what the orginal material was.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC02460.jpg
The first step was to make a pattern of the material. The original piece is a little larger than 12" and has folded edges but what I bought will do for my purpose. So I cut a 12" X 12" piece.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC02450.jpg
The next step is to transfer the thick fiberglass type of cloth from the OEM cover and I trimmed to fit.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC02463.jpg
The material I used had adhesive which I did not initially like, but it worked out best to me. I removed the backing for the adhesive and folded the corners together first. Then I made the fiberglass cloth as small as possible and placed in the center and secured to the shape matching the bolt holes for the mount, etc.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC02464.jpg
First I wiped the motor mount bracket clean with mineral spirits and disposable towels and placed the shield into the bracket as shown.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC02465.jpg
The motor mount is placed into the bracket and hand tight bolted in.