On 7 Aug 2005 10:45:42 -0700, "Chris" wrote:

I would look at the engine mountings first....but....

Depends on access. You could use a diamond wheel (may clog) or an
abrasive blade on a grinder. To prevent clogging, one way is to wax
the wheel. I bought a huge block of wax from the local abrasives
supply place just foe the purpose. Quite cheap too. You can use
candles etc. The idea is that the wax melts, and frees up the stuff to
fly away, I am told. Makes sense.

If it's a hands only job, then get the hacksaw blade with the carbide
grit edge. I find that normal hacksaw blades disappear pretty fast
with glass.

You can also get grit blades for jigsaws. Make sure the blade does not
pull back back into the glass any stage of its stroke, or you risk
bending/breaking the blade.

Hacksaw and jigsaw will generate a lot less dust.

As everybody else said, suck out diust as fast as possible. Wear a
mask at least. Probably get a disposable suit and do dispose of it.
Are you sensitive to Glass dust? You will pay if so. Some ideas are to
cover yourself with lanolin cream etc, then _wash_ it off afterward.
Use sticky tape to pull the foibres out etc etc Whatever, do not scrub
at glass itch.

Hi,

I noticed that during idling, my engine vibrates enough
to constantly hit the water pump on the fiberglass engine
foundation. The last two or three big jumps the diesel does
when stopped bang the water pump into the fiberglass really
hard.

So about about half an inch of the engine foundation has to go.
What is the best tool to cut really solid fiberglass, and how
do I do this? Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks a lot,

Chris

What specifically should I look for in the engine
mountings? They don't seem deformed or broken.

Thanks,

Chris

Chris wrote:

What specifically should I look for in the engine
mountings? They don't seem deformed or broken.

Thanks,

Chris

They should hold the motor more or less in the right place. If not
torn or broken, they are likely up to spec. The right stiffness may
make a difference to percieved vibration.

Terry K