Advance Adapters 713098 - Manual (Page 2)

ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N 713098
P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way
Paso Robles, CA 93447
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Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 Page Rev. Date: 06-22-09
SPECIAL NOTE: The components packaged in this kit have been assembled and machined for specific type of conversions. Modifications to any of the
components will void any possible warranty or return privileges. If you do not fully understand modifications or changes that will be required to complete your conversion,
we strongly recommend that you contact our sales department for more information. This instruction sheet is only to be used for the assembly of Advance Adapter
components. We recommend that a service manual pertaining to your vehicle be obtained for specific torque values, wiring diagrams and other related equipment.
These manuals are normally available at automotive dealerships and parts stores.
HEMI V8
TJ WRANGLER MOTOR MOUNTS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
The Jeep TJ should have at least 1” of body lift before starting. The front suspension will need to be adjusted to allow for
the additional engine weight.
New Mount Installation:
Refer to the owner’s manual for the stock engine removal. Once the stock engine is removed, cut the original motor
mounts from the frame. Also remove the steering pillow block bracket and discard. Clean all remnants of weld so that the
frame is smooth. Make sure that the frame surface for the mounts is bare metal so that there are no contaminants in the
weld area. The TJ frame has a small hole on both sides that originally held the brake lines. By removing the brake line
mounting bracket you expose the hole that is used for our fixture bracket. Take the fixture bracket and lay it on the frame
using the 1/4” bolt as a dowel. Lay the new motor mount frame bracket over the frame and slide it towards the front until
it hits the fixture. Clamp or tack weld the mount to the frame. Do not weld the fixture bracket to the frame. It is only
used to locate the new motor mount. Repeat the clamping and/or welding procedure for the other side. When both sides
are in a fixed position, use a tape measure and check from the center of the passenger side hole to the center of the
driver’s slot. You should come close to 19.5”. It is also a good idea to check to see if both of the new frame mounts are
located the same distance back on the frame. Next, verify that the steering pillow block fits to our mount without any
interference. When the mounts have been correctly positioned, weld them in place and paint.
Engine Installation:
* For ease of installation, leave the engine motor mount brackets off until the engine is in place.
* A trial run is highly recommended.
* The engine and transmission should be bolted together for an easier installation.
Using an approved engine hoist, lower the engine into the compartment. Pay atten-
tion to the exhaust manifolds and the radiator (removing the radiator is a good idea).
Using the supplied hardware, attach the engine mounts to the block. Take the four
large 1/4” spacers (2 per side) and trial fit them to get a comfortable front-to-rear
engine placement. These mounts have up to 1/2” movement front-to-rear to ac-
count for any differences in frame locations and to “fine tune” engine placement.
Use the 1/2” bolts and nylon nuts to secure the engine to the frame. Bolt the steering pillow block assembly to the mount.
Take a quick look around the engine and steering to make sure there are no clearance issues. You should have just enough
room to fit your hand between the engine and firewall/frame.