David Leonard wrote:

I am starting to come to the realization that I am going to have to
re-do my motor mount (again).  In this picture, the turbo is only about
1/4 inch from the motor mount tube.  I had been hoping (probably
deluding) that I might be able to insulate the mount with a SS heat
shield and blast tube with perhaps some insulating wrap.  Does anyone
think I might be able to make this work?  How will I know if it is
getting too hot?  How far away do I need to move the mount?

David Leonard
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One of my engine mount tubes is about the same distance from an exhaust
header tube.  I crinkeled up some aluminum foil (for airgap) then wrapped
it with thin gauge SS (about .005" as I recall).  Safety wire takes the
place of the nylon tie-wrap.  The paint does not even discolor with this
setup.   Save the engine mount re-do for a better reason!

Tracy Crook

 
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