Torque engine strap...?

[HotRudyRod]

I was watching e bay and found a torque engine strap and saw that few GNs had them too, the owner says it helps transfer torke better, save motor mounts and help knock retard from comin on with engine's vibration.
I fabricated one for my built 302 on a 69 Mach One and yeah it used to transfer the torke better and keep the engine from twisting.

The question is if the GNs strap would work on Syclones and really keep the knock retard from activating from engine vibration?

Thanks before hand and here is the link to see the strap: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BUIC...iewItemQQcategoryZ6761QQitemZ8025379339QQrdZ1

 

[Timbo]

Re: Torque engine strap...?

The biggest issue that the strap helps with is with motor mounts breaking on launches. If you have solid mounts, you shouldn't bother with a torque strap, as it will put unneccesary stress on your alternator. And to answer your question, yes the GN strap should work. In theory, it would help prevent engine vibration from causing false knock, but you probably won't get that much vibration unless your motor mounts are already broken.

 

[VermontTy]

Re: Torque engine strap...?

The best engine torque strap out there.....get 'em HERE.

 

[AXXE]

Re: Torque engine strap...?

I have one I made out of a Home Depot ratcheting strap. I have had it on for a while. When it stretches, I ratchet it tighter. I think it was like $10.

 

[SY2932]

Re: Torque engine strap...?

I set myself and my bud up with a turnbuckle. Been on both our trucks for about four years now:

"DIY tie down, NO drilling required. Bolt is a 10.9 cut down and rethreaded."

Solid motor mounts are DEFINATELY the way to go if the motor is out or partially taken apart (heads off). My motor was torqueing over enough that the alternator fan was almost cutting the upper radiator hose. Several others have actually had this happen. A tie down only "buys you more time" until you can get solid motor mounts in there and never have to worry about it again.

 

[VermontTy]

Re: Torque engine strap...?

Solid motor mounts are DEFINATELY the way to go if the motor is out or partially taken apart (heads off). My motor was torqueing over enough that the alternator fan was almost cutting the upper radiator hose. Several others have actually had this happen.

I had this happen; I cut through the underside of the upper rad hose and went with solid mounts as a result. You don't have to have the motor apart to do solid mounts. The entire motor can stay together; removing the front differential REALLY helps the process. Its a solid day project, but well worth it in the end.