SRobertson

Found out that the 1st generation engine brackets are much different than what is bolted to the 2nd gen. My 96 engine has a cylindrical mount with bushings on either side. The 1st gens have a bracket and sandwich rubber between the engine and frame at about a 30* angle.

Does anyone know where to get some of the earlier style brackets that bolt to the block? I have emailed a few diesel yards, but thought I would check here as well. The rubber mounts aren't a problem, many folks carry those, it is the actual bracket that bolts to the block that is the hang-up. I don't think junk yards will carry it as they would come out with the engine.

Thanks for the help, or pointing me in the right direction,

93flatbed

Why not make your own? A couple peices of flat plate and a drill press, maybe some welding? If you need mesurments then I/we could try and give you some.
Justin

Alwaysworking

you could cut out the mounts from your donor and weld them in

SRobertson

Making some could be a last resort, but I would like it to look as stock as possible. The older brackets don't look too complicated, but it would one last thing I need to fab.

Cutting out the old mounts would be a bit tricky, I need to look at it more, but they also sit farther back, I think. Welding them in would be a bit tricky as they aren't on an angle and the engine has to get pretty high to clear them. I punched a hole in the 96 cowling to get it out.

I am hoping I can get lucky, any body need the newer style and want to trade?