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 ====== IH: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-09G ====== ====== IH: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-09G ======
 ====== Removing the Rear Motor Mount and Studs from the Engine ====== ====== Removing the Rear Motor Mount and Studs from the Engine ======
- +To remove the rear mount, the engine has to come out of the frame and you generally have to split the cases unless can remove the studs. ((piniongear of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/126465-rear-motor-mount-help?t=1283746)) \\
-To remove the rear mount, the engine has to come out of the frame and you generally have to split the cases unless can remove the studs. ((piniongear of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1283746)) \\+
 If you can remove the studs, splitting of the cases is not required. \\ If you can remove the studs, splitting of the cases is not required. \\
 Be advised though that these studs are not easy to remove. \\ Be advised though that these studs are not easy to remove. \\
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 If you are replacing with an aftermarket rear mount such as a Pingel that slides on with the cases together, you can simply cut the old mount off. \\ If you are replacing with an aftermarket rear mount such as a Pingel that slides on with the cases together, you can simply cut the old mount off. \\
  
-Most aluminum mounts will crack and some have road years with the crack without fixing it as you've got like 6 bolts holding the mount to the engine and the frame. ((piniongear of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1283746)) \\+Most aluminum mounts will crack and some have road years with the crack without fixing it as you've got like 6 bolts holding the mount to the engine and the frame. ((piniongear of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/126465-rear-motor-mount-help?t=1283746)) \\
 The left case (where the studs are screwed into) comes way back to the end of the primary cover on the left side of the rear mount. \\ The left case (where the studs are screwed into) comes way back to the end of the primary cover on the left side of the rear mount. \\
 The right case also comes back to the end around the transmission mainshaft. \\ The right case also comes back to the end around the transmission mainshaft. \\
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 You can remove the sprocket rightside cover and kick start lever (if equipped) and your view will be much improved. \\ You can remove the sprocket rightside cover and kick start lever (if equipped) and your view will be much improved. \\
  
-This is a set of short frame cases but will work to show why the mount won't slide off. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1283746&page=2)) \\ +This is a set of short frame cases but will work to show why the mount won't slide off. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/126465-rear-motor-mount-help/page2?t=1283746&page=2)) \\ 
-{{techtalk:ih:engmech:rear_motor_mount_location_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1283746&page=2)) \\+{{techtalk:ih:engmech:rear_motor_mount_location_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/126465-rear-motor-mount-help/page2?t=1283746&page=2)) \\
  
 Examples of ways to cut the rear mount off without splitting the cases for a Pingel replacement mount. \\ Examples of ways to cut the rear mount off without splitting the cases for a Pingel replacement mount. \\
  
-|Killer CH used a Saws All to cut the mount. ((photo by Killer CH of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1394749))|paraord used a Dremil tool and some elbow grease. ((photo by paraord of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1394749))|+|Killer CH used a Saws All to cut the mount. ((photo by Killer CH of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/131555-my-pingel-mount-experience?t=1394749))|paraord used a Dremil tool and some elbow grease. ((photo by paraord of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/131555-my-pingel-mount-experience?t=1394749))|
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 That's probably why some will say to just run a cracked mount unless it gets too bad. \\ That's probably why some will say to just run a cracked mount unless it gets too bad. \\
 Although some have had luck with a stud extractor. \\ Although some have had luck with a stud extractor. \\
-Also, you can double nut the stud, heat the area of aluminum around the stud (heat it, Not Cook It). ((Monte03 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1283746&page=2)) \\+Also, you can double nut the stud, heat the area of aluminum around the stud (heat it, Not Cook It). ((Monte03 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/126465-rear-motor-mount-help/page2?t=1283746&page=2)) \\
 Then with a box wrench, start to back the stud out. Once it breaks (first 1/2 turn) spray some WD40 on the threads and slowly back out the stud. \\ Then with a box wrench, start to back the stud out. Once it breaks (first 1/2 turn) spray some WD40 on the threads and slowly back out the stud. \\
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