Engine mounting 1932 RN saloon

[Charles Levien]

My 1932 RN saloon engine mountings are bolted directly to the chassis (without rubber pads).  When I first fitted the engine and subsequently, I bolt the rear mountings of the engine tight to the chassis, the front mountings I leave them loose (ie: finger tight  and then one turn less). This I was told minimises stress from the crankcase as the chassis twists (under duress).

What does the team think.

Bob

I use a long bolt with valve spring under compression on both rear mountings — more effective than just the front mountings I think. Diagonal sounds good too.

Charles