Engine Mounting Brackets Escort Mexico RHD

[Raffik]

I am in the process of installing the engine in my Mexico. The car was complete apart from the engine which was out of the car including surrounding bits were missing. my question is regarding the engine mounting rubbers as i have seen on the net there are two differenent sizes ( thickness sizes) i guess this has to do with clearance of the starter motor to the steering column. I would imagine that the shorter one goes to the right side( same side as the sterring column ). Any help is appreciated inclding sourcing of the items . Can i use ther setup from a MK2 provided i meet the size requirements

Thank you for your help.

[Raffik]

OH . Found the answer my self . The mounting points on the engine block are at different positions ! BUt can i use mk2 mount on a mk1 Mexico.

[alladdin]

i would guess yes but some eaqrly xmember are different in that they just have a hole not slot where the rubber bolts on

[Forest_rallying]

i would guess yes but some eaqrly xmember are different in that they just have a hole not slot where the rubber bolts on

I remember the round hole type on some Mk1 Escorts and Cortinas, the bolts were something like 3/8 unf and were a Pig to get started and easily crossed threaded.

[alladdin]

yes , you have to hoist engine twice as high to get it in and even then a size 9 is required easy to slot with a 1mm disc these days tho.

[Frenchenstein]

Easier, in my experience, to loosely fit one mount to the crossmember, fit the opposite sided mount to the block, lower the engine with the block fastened mount into the crossmember, then ease the block to align your four screws on the opposite side, fit remaining screws, nut etc. etc.