Powerflex engine mount bushing

[DieselMech]

Replaced mine with a race spec version and zip tie today that o ring they send out is garbage (previous owner installed this one)


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[TyphoonFiST]

Dave has contacted Power flex in regards to this problem and they are going to be rolling out a Viton O-ring instead of the rubber one here soon enough. I just wrote Power flex tonight to enquire how much one is and if they are available yet...FYI.

 

[MRX330]

Wouldn’t that cut into it? It’s only made out of pineapple 🍍

It’s only made out of pineapple...🤡

 

[MRX330]

Viton is minutely more expensive. It’s oil and heat resistant rubber. The real solution lies in the ability to keep the slice from becoming non circular which calls for strength and durability. 👍

 

[green_henry]

Viton is minutely more expensive. It’s oil and heat resistant rubber. The real solution lies in the ability to keep the slice from becoming non circular which calls for strength and durability. 👍

... which I don't quite understand because you have to stretch it quite a bit to put it in place. If it can stretch that far -- far wider than the insert itself -- it could be displaced without breaking, right? Seems like Powerflex should provide a zip-tie designed for the insert (the generic zip-ties are a little wider than the groove in the insert).

 

[koozy]

... which I don't quite understand because you have to stretch it quite a bit to put it in place. If it can stretch that far -- far wider than the insert itself -- it could be displaced without breaking, right? Seems like Powerflex should provide a zip-tie designed for the insert (the generic zip-ties are a little wider than the groove in the insert).

Bingo. Safety wire would be best IMO, fits in the groove perfectly. That said, my zip tie has withstood stood the test. But if it let's go I'm ditching the insert for a Vibra Techniques or putting a safety wire.

 

[DieselMech]

Bingo. Safety wire would be best IMO, fits in the groove perfectly. That said, my zip tie has withstood stood the test. But if it let's go I'm ditching the insert for a Vibra Techniques or putting a safety wire.

Same here, but if I get one vibra mount im getting both


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[TyphoonFiST]

Everyone does know you can also buy Zip ties that are rated to withstand Temps low and high.....

Here is just an Example...... good for 240 C / 450 F....So they are out there

https://www.hellermanntyton.com/products/cable-ties-outside-serrated/pt2a/118-00032

 

[D1JL]

I first thought of using safety wire but then thought that if the insert did move the wire could slice it.
So, I took the other path of using a zip tie but I didn't like that the zip tie might move on the insert and defeat it's purpose.
My solution was to use a zip tie that was as wide as the insert, it is also slightly under the OEM rubber so the zip can't move.
Additionally, if the zip does ever need to be replaced, it can be without removing the mount.

Yes, I cut off the tail.

 

[Flaco]

I used a piece of stainless steel welding rod which was the same diameter as the o- ring. Brought it around the pineapple slice and twisted it like a twist tie on a loaf of bread. I just twisted it snug and then cut it and bent back a small amount of excess. Has held well for almost 2 years the mount has not moved out of place.