Where to mount MCOR on '86 DS

simicrintz · 10-18-2020, 09:44 PM

I got all of the parts needed to convert my DS to an MCOR (thank you, Dave!), but I cannot find a suitable way to mount the MCOR. I can't think that I am the only one who had done this and am hoping for some input.

Hopefully somebody has a solution and maybe even some pics!

BBBHC · 10-19-2020, 06:57 AM

That being an 86 frame, I'm assuming it is pre MCOR age. So no pre drilled holes in the frame for one?

I would guess if that is the case you will need to find out measurements to place the holes. If a more knowledgeable member can confirm this, that would be good information to know. I could then try to get you measurements from my cart, but it is a bit of a project to get to that area since I put my bellypan on, so would like confirmation before I go through the work.

(I have a possibility of getting an 82 frame for free and thought about doing a flip project)

simicrintz · 10-19-2020, 09:53 AM

Definitely pre MCOR age. Was an old resistor cart but I have replaced everything and this made the most sense to do from everything that I have read.

There are no frame holes (I could drill one/some easy enough though). The "problem" when I look at doing that is the rod length; it does not appear that it will reach far enough to catch the Go pedal arm. And if I try to mount it under the frame rail (where the rod is long enough) it hangs down too far and I really do not want it exposed like that.

I've fabbed up quite a bit of stuff so far for this so that part does not really worry me, but I can't see an easy way to mount where the geometry works. I can't have been the only one to do this so I am hoping that someone has already and can point me in the right direction (and it sounds like it may help you if you go that route also, BBBHC!).

Sergio · 10-19-2020, 10:06 AM

Did You get the pre-mcor to mcor4 kit?

I thought it came with everything you needed and instructions on how to mount.

simicrintz · 10-19-2020, 11:15 AM

I did. The instructions don't really go back to 1986 so I had to wing some of the removal stuff (no biggie and was not needed). I am 100% ready to mount but the location for the MCOR and the length of the rod do not line up with anything on the '86 frame from what I am seeing (weird thought: are all of the DS frames exactly the same?). If I am seeing this right, the MCOR sits right where the vertical section of the "I" frame piece is; I cannot go on either side of the rib and make it work-the rod is too long on the inside and too short on the other side.

simicrintz · 10-19-2020, 09:23 PM

OK-here is where I formally apologize for wasting peoples time and admitting for all to see that I am an idiot. I crawled back under tonight to look things over and then looked at the MCOR again. I had already mounted the rod and just couldn't see a clear path (why I already mounted the rod is anyones guess-I'm an idiot!) to mounting this thing. Took it all apart and then climbed back under and finally saw the path (note to others: this conversion is really simple if you are not an idiot and takes maybe 15 minutes). The hardest part was adjusting the Go pedal to 5 7/8" alone (crawl under cart-adjust; crawl out and check clearance. Crawl under cart-adjust; crawl out and check clearance. Crawl under cart-adjust; crawl out and check clearance. Crawl under cart-adjust; crawl out and check clearance. Repeat a dozen more times.....).

I apologize for wasting peoples time with this; so stupid!

NCPW · 10-19-2020, 10:05 PM

It happens.... glad you got it figured out!

NoleFan4Ever · 10-19-2020, 10:21 PM

Now you have helped others....

Mooncarter · 10-19-2020, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simicrintz

OK-here is where I formally apologize for wasting peoples time and admitting for all to see that I am an idiot. I crawled back under tonight to look things over and then looked at the MCOR again. I had already mounted the rod and just couldn't see a clear path (why I already mounted the rod is anyones guess-I'm an idiot!) to mounting this thing. Took it all apart and then climbed back under and finally saw the path (note to others: this conversion is really simple if you are not an idiot and takes maybe 15 minutes). The hardest part was adjusting the Go pedal to 5 7/8" alone (crawl under cart-adjust; crawl out and check clearance. Crawl under cart-adjust; crawl out and check clearance. Crawl under cart-adjust; crawl out and check clearance. Crawl under cart-adjust; crawl out and check clearance. Repeat a dozen more times.....).

I apologize for wasting peoples time with this; so stupid!

At least you got a workout for today.

Hey, no shame in this. You should have been around to see some of the crap I have done!

simicrintz · 10-19-2020, 11:40 PM

Thanks guys. Such a bonehead move! Best to just own it and move on (and somewhat easier since my wife does not read this page!).

10-18-2020, 09:44 PM	#1
simicrintz Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 2,799	Where to mount MCOR on '86 DS I got all of the parts needed to convert my DS to an MCOR (thank you, Dave!), but I cannot find a suitable way to mount the MCOR. I can't think that I am the only one who had done this and am hoping for some input. Hopefully somebody has a solution and maybe even some pics!

10-19-2020, 06:57 AM	#2
BBBHC Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,720	Re: Where to mount MCOR on '86 DS That being an 86 frame, I'm assuming it is pre MCOR age. So no pre drilled holes in the frame for one? I would guess if that is the case you will need to find out measurements to place the holes. If a more knowledgeable member can confirm this, that would be good information to know. I could then try to get you measurements from my cart, but it is a bit of a project to get to that area since I put my bellypan on, so would like confirmation before I go through the work. (I have a possibility of getting an 82 frame for free and thought about doing a flip project)

10-19-2020, 09:53 AM	#3
simicrintz Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 2,799	Re: Where to mount MCOR on '86 DS Definitely pre MCOR age. Was an old resistor cart but I have replaced everything and this made the most sense to do from everything that I have read. There are no frame holes (I could drill one/some easy enough though). The "problem" when I look at doing that is the rod length; it does not appear that it will reach far enough to catch the Go pedal arm. And if I try to mount it under the frame rail (where the rod is long enough) it hangs down too far and I really do not want it exposed like that. I've fabbed up quite a bit of stuff so far for this so that part does not really worry me, but I can't see an easy way to mount where the geometry works. I can't have been the only one to do this so I am hoping that someone has already and can point me in the right direction (and it sounds like it may help you if you go that route also, BBBHC!).

10-19-2020, 10:06 AM	#4
Sergio Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 9,329	Re: Where to mount MCOR on '86 DS Did You get the pre-mcor to mcor4 kit? I thought it came with everything you needed and instructions on how to mount.

10-19-2020, 11:15 AM	#5
simicrintz Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 2,799	Re: Where to mount MCOR on '86 DS I did. The instructions don't really go back to 1986 so I had to wing some of the removal stuff (no biggie and was not needed). I am 100% ready to mount but the location for the MCOR and the length of the rod do not line up with anything on the '86 frame from what I am seeing (weird thought: are all of the DS frames exactly the same?). If I am seeing this right, the MCOR sits right where the vertical section of the "I" frame piece is; I cannot go on either side of the rib and make it work-the rod is too long on the inside and too short on the other side.

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10-19-2020, 09:23 PM	#6
simicrintz Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 2,799	Re: Where to mount MCOR on '86 DS OK-here is where I formally apologize for wasting peoples time and admitting for all to see that I am an idiot. I crawled back under tonight to look things over and then looked at the MCOR again. I had already mounted the rod and just couldn't see a clear path (why I already mounted the rod is anyones guess-I'm an idiot!) to mounting this thing. Took it all apart and then climbed back under and finally saw the path (note to others: this conversion is really simple if you are not an idiot and takes maybe 15 minutes). The hardest part was adjusting the Go pedal to 5 7/8" alone (crawl under cart-adjust; crawl out and check clearance. Crawl under cart-adjust; crawl out and check clearance. Crawl under cart-adjust; crawl out and check clearance. Crawl under cart-adjust; crawl out and check clearance. Repeat a dozen more times.....). I apologize for wasting peoples time with this; so stupid!

10-19-2020, 10:05 PM	#7
NCPW Just Gone Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,549	Re: Where to mount MCOR on '86 DS It happens.... glad you got it figured out!

10-19-2020, 10:21 PM	#8
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: Where to mount MCOR on '86 DS Now you have helped others....

10-19-2020, 11:40 PM	#10
simicrintz Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 2,799	Re: Where to mount MCOR on '86 DS Thanks guys. Such a bonehead move! Best to just own it and move on (and somewhat easier since my wife does not read this page!).

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