I pulled the Motor and Transmission this Morning. I would like to take the Steady Rest off and leave it off when I re-install. I can see 2 Bolts coming through the Oil Pan that hold the Rest through the Bottom. Are those Bolts threaded into Block and can't be removed without taking off the Damper? If I have to take the Damper off I have a Puller but not One to re-install it. Hoping to avoid taking it off if possible.I pulled the Engine and Fordomatic together. Took my Buddy and I about an Hour. I had already done all the Prep Work. First Time I have used one of those Levelers and I will tell You it makes the Job much easier. Didn't scratch or damage anything taking it out. Biggest problem was the Steady Rest making the Package just long enough to be difficult. Being a Convertible there is the "X" Crossmember that makes it a little Tighter getting both out together as One Unit. .What is the Thread Size for Damper Bolt if I have to find an Installation Tool?

  

Do not leave the study rest off when you reinstall the engine, it is there for a reason. that reason is to hold the engine in place if you brake a motor mount, or make a sudden stop. I found out its use the hard way.

OK I will keep that in Mind. I still need to get it off to clean up and repaint Engine. Do I have to take off the Damper to get to it?

  

Yes, the damper has to come off.  The crankshaft bolt is 9/16-18,

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

I am not sure why Ford used the steady rest, Mercury never had one.

tom in iowa

54 Merc wagon

54 sunvalley

Thanks John

  

Not sure either. Only on 55-56 Fords and Thunderbird.  It was discontinued after 1956. Not necessary and saved a few $ on each Unit built.

  

I will be replacing my damper soon as the ring has moved and I don't trust it any more. Damper Dudes have my replacement right now. I have had the two bolts off from the bottom since I removed the pan in the car. I too am considering leaving the steady rest off. I can understand the possibility of a side motor mount failure but with the rear trans mount holding forward movement would be hard to do and a broken side mount would definately hit the fan shroud I have.
I too would like to hear more about removing it. I'm not familiar with Mercurys; did they have different side and trans mounts? Thanks



56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

As part of my re and re I am replacing both Motor Mounts as they are badly deteriorated as well as the Transmission Mount. I removed the Steady Rest on the previous 56 10 Years ago when I did the Engine over. As I mentioned Ford discontinued these after 1956 even though the Engine Mounts remained the same for several Years afterwards. 

  

The guys that rebuild dampers also do motor mounts.

An option over off-shore replacement parts.

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