I have read everything I can find about motor mounts for the M-35, and didn't find any posts of someone here replacing them. So, I invite suggestions.
The same part was used/listed for the M-25XP and several other Universal engines, down to the M-12 (which we had on our Pearson 27-2). The weight difference is about 30lbs from M-35 (335lbs, 30 hp, 4cyl) to M-25XP (285lbs, 23 hp, 3 cyl), and M-12 (175lb, 10 hp, 2 cyl), plus transmission. The part has a base with 4" between slots to mount, and a 5/8" stud to tie to the engine bracket. So, the same isolator is on various engines.
Weserbeke part 300974 (now) and aftermarkets with the same dimensions, and appearance are vastly different prices. WB wants $193.90 each. Toad is a little less for the same part. Western Branch Diesel doesn't have any, and again said WB's computers are down so no price/availability info. Cat.Direct has one at $161.80, and is an aftermarket of unknown manufacture. They explained it works on the M-25XP, and are told the bolt pattern is the key. Toad sells one by Bushings, Inc., DF2205-2 for a mere $56.28.
On the other hand, Vetus. They confuse me. Many posts on putting the KSteun75 or 50 on the M-25XP engines. Vetus info puts the weight limit at 165# for the K75, and 220# for the K100, which is too low for the M-25XP and the M-35, unless the limit is per isolator. It appears the hp rating is fine for these engines by their specs. The mounts don't look anything like the OEM, and I understand those who have used them found the 1/16" difference in bolt mount OK. The price is about $70. I have called Vetus US and await a call back to discuss.
Has anyone experience with the M-35 isolators, the Bushings, Inc or the Catalina Direct units? Anyone put the Vetus on their M-35? Am I missing something on the weight limits? I really don't want to do this twice, but don't want to pay 3x the price if I can reasonably avoid it. $56.28 v. 193.90 is the maximum $ difference, per isolator.
Thank you for any insights, again.
The same part was used/listed for the M-25XP and several other Universal engines, down to the M-12 (which we had on our Pearson 27-2). The weight difference is about 30lbs from M-35 (335lbs, 30 hp, 4cyl) to M-25XP (285lbs, 23 hp, 3 cyl), and M-12 (175lb, 10 hp, 2 cyl), plus transmission. The part has a base with 4" between slots to mount, and a 5/8" stud to tie to the engine bracket. So, the same isolator is on various engines.
Weserbeke part 300974 (now) and aftermarkets with the same dimensions, and appearance are vastly different prices. WB wants $193.90 each. Toad is a little less for the same part. Western Branch Diesel doesn't have any, and again said WB's computers are down so no price/availability info. Cat.Direct has one at $161.80, and is an aftermarket of unknown manufacture. They explained it works on the M-25XP, and are told the bolt pattern is the key. Toad sells one by Bushings, Inc., DF2205-2 for a mere $56.28.
On the other hand, Vetus. They confuse me. Many posts on putting the KSteun75 or 50 on the M-25XP engines. Vetus info puts the weight limit at 165# for the K75, and 220# for the K100, which is too low for the M-25XP and the M-35, unless the limit is per isolator. It appears the hp rating is fine for these engines by their specs. The mounts don't look anything like the OEM, and I understand those who have used them found the 1/16" difference in bolt mount OK. The price is about $70. I have called Vetus US and await a call back to discuss.
Has anyone experience with the M-35 isolators, the Bushings, Inc or the Catalina Direct units? Anyone put the Vetus on their M-35? Am I missing something on the weight limits? I really don't want to do this twice, but don't want to pay 3x the price if I can reasonably avoid it. $56.28 v. 193.90 is the maximum $ difference, per isolator.
Thank you for any insights, again.