I've done too much work so far to cut corners and try to use 'straightened' motor mount brackets. Likely was bent when pulling the motor. Anyone have a spare set lying around? My eBay options start at $80, which seems extreme considering the number of parts cars lying around. Nearest junkyard that I know will have them is nearly 2 hours away. Should have addressed this a long while ago.

I've got a pair from a ZX motor... They look the same to me, but I'm no expert.

Just sent you PM.

I just took a better look at the mounts from the ZX, and the are not the same. The later brackets have a gusset welded in the center to... well... prevent exactly what happened to yours. I suspect they bolt up identically, but if you're looking for concourse replacement, then what I've got is off the table.

Here's one of the ZX mounts

PS - My 77 also has the reinforcing gusset, so they figured it out some time before 77.

Edited February 19, 201313 yr by Captain Obvious

I always thought the L28 had the reinforced mounts from day one. I have also seen them on an early 76 280Z.

Chas

I have them on mine 11/75 - 76 -280.

Can't get enough of the carpartsmanual site -

Datsun 240Z/260Z Engine Mounting (Manual From C/# HLS30-46001, RLS30, GRLS30) L24, L26 (To Nov.-'74)

Datsun 280Z Engine Mounting L28E

My 73 240Z has the open brackets. My 74 260Z and 75 280Z both hav ethe closed brackets. From what I can tell they are interchangeable.

To the OP: I have a set of the open brackets you can have. Send me a PM if oyu still need them.

Thanks all for the help,

Capt. Obvious reached out yesterday with a set of the reinforced brackets. These are going on my '71, which should (fingers crossed) put down 200-210 hp at the wheels, so the reinforcements are likely a wise upgrade.

Cheers,

Bill

CO is a super nice guy!!!

Bill that will be a very fun ride with the HP and light weight!

He's definitely helping me out quickly in a pinch. I'm hoping it will get up and go. We'll see! Maybe a month or so left until it should be rumbling for the first time.

Haha! Thanks guys! Just trying to help out where I can.