what cause engine to vibrate?

1989 FORD RANGER
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JOE1953
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when the engine is cranking it shake real bad.
Aug 18, 2012 at 6:32 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Most likely to be bad engine mounts if it vibrates while cranking.
Aug 18, 2012 at 6:47 PM
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JOE1953
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if the tranmission crossmember not bolted down will that cause engine to vibrate while cranking.
Aug 18, 2012 at 10:49 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Yes it would if the transmission mount is on the cross-member.
Aug 18, 2012 at 11:03 PM
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