too much engine movement?

[hernk1]

how do I know if my 2011 rmk pro motor mounts are junk. How much movement is expectable when move motor by hand.

 

[Danbot]

You can pretty much tell the condition of the pro's mounts by looking at them, the flat spots are very noticeable if worn out.
In a pinch, you can rotate them 180 degrees to get a few more miles, or a limp-out.

 

[John 970]

Busted..

I wrapped my arms around the cylinders and gave the engine a good wiggle and realized a had a broken bolt on the rear mag side.

 

[jdw1]

Just grab the drive clutch and move it up and down and front to back, you know if there bad, i replaced all 4 of mine (2 bad ones) on a 12 at 1800 miles, all 4 are cheaper than one belt!

 

[JonezyBones]

I wrapped my arms around the cylinders and gave the engine a good wiggle and realized a had a broken bolt on the rear mag side.

I broke the mag side bolts as well.

 

[granto]

Replace mounts and put a torque arm on. It helps mount life and belt life worked for me when i kept blowing belts.

 

[danduvall]

My 13 has 700 mi on it the rubber mounts are squished to one side with a gap on the other side. Is this normal? They are pushing down and back.

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[Norway]

My 13 has 700 mi on it the rubber mounts are squished to one side with a gap on the other side. Is this normal? They are pushing down and back.

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From what I've read and my own sled; yeah, pretty normal. Had 850 miles on mine and all 4 had some slop. Got 4 new ones and even brand spanking new I wish for something tighter..

If there is an option I doubt I'll ever buy stock mounts again.

RS

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Par i think sells solid ones

 

[ak]

Solid ones

http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=314984&highlight=Neil

 

[geo]

I was thinking of trying one or two of the "solider" mounts on the PTO side (either the front only or both).
I have a torque mount but still only get about 7 to 8 hundred miles out of those two. The front PTO goes first.

Anybody try that?

 

[Norway]

Solid ones

http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=314984&highlight=Neil

Yeah, almost went for that. Believe there was some issue with some of the harder mounts offered, can't remember if it was Neils or not.

Just the fit would be nice to se improved. I would not mind having to push a LITTLE harder for the new ones to go in..

RS

 

[rotax]

Here are some pics from my 2011 w/ ~3k miles.

The MAG side looked the worse. Rear PTO looked really good, Front PTO wasn't too bad.
MAG side was definitely shot.

I ordered "2204633 - Kit, Bolt, MY 12 Engine Mount [Incl. 12,19,21]" from Parts Pit Stop, $65.69 + s/h.

Actually heading out to install now. Hope this cures some belt wear issues....will also be re-shimming the 2ndary as needed afterwards.