GregH Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I'm wrestling the body off of this vehicle, and I'm down to the last two mounts - #4, right in front of the rear axle and behind the side door. So far, I've caught hell with all the rest, even with generous amounts of PB blaster. On one or two I've had to use some heat. These mounts have a hex head nut made onto the bottom that allows for the use of a wrench to back it up while an impact is used from the top side. Unfortunately, the driver's side #4 is blocked by the midship fuel tank. Any suggestions for getting it out? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchan68 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Flame wrench (utilize LOTS of finesse and CAUTION). I have removed lots of bodies off E-Series without ever having any issues, but I always attack all body to frame fasteners heating up the hex on the bottom while an assistant up top pulls the trigger with my Snap-On air weapon. Failure to do so, and the cab mounts will only laugh at you (but you knew that already). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregH Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Do you stuff the torch up there beside a midship fuel tank? I have pretty much wide open access to the top of the bolt on this mount.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I have done a couple of Econolines too but I don't remember the fuel tank being an issue. Not sayin it wasn't, I just don't remember. I do recall heating the nuts and that doing so was absolutely necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Mutter Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Do you stuff the torch up there beside a midship fuel tank? I have pretty much wide open access to the top of the bolt on this mount.. I have done that once. I did not like putting a flame that close to the fuel tank but I did it and will never do it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregH Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks for the assistance. I heated the #4 mounts from the top to avoid being right next to the fuel tank. Carpet and padding were pretty close, but I used a 2"x2" metal cylinder I use for driving in seals to act as a flame guard, and kept a gallon of water beside to take care of any sparks. After the bolt was out I poured some of the water through the hole to cool the mount and fuel tank area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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