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Old 23-06-2009, 13:59   #1
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Worn Out Engine Mounts

After almost ripping the engine off the mounts last year, I am now looking for sources for engine mounts for a Perkins engine, probably weighs in under 300 pounds

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Old 23-06-2009, 15:17   #2
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I used these during a repower last year. Very quiet, high quality.
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Old 23-06-2009, 16:33   #3
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Find a company that specializes in industrial sound absorption materials.
The carry just about every motor mount known to man. All they need is you engine model and the application and they will come up with a mount or a number of mounts.
They also carry wonderfull sound absorbing sheets, panels all kinds of stuff. Knocks the noise out of anything
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What size perkins ?? look at thoresons Ole
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What size perkins ?? look at thoresons Ole
Perkins M-20 (18 hp)
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Old 23-06-2009, 17:18   #6
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Try these guys...they are Perkins specialists and can guide you through the choices.
Engine Mounts - Trans Atlantic Diesels ask for Sherri.
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