If you can weld, maybe copy the
Torque Straps ?
In the past, we used chains to the water pump housing and wrapped it around the front yard f the K frame. Bolted link to link tightly (or as much as possible) at the K frame. The links should not be to loose anywhere.
If you can get pictures, it would help a lot. A torque strap is mostly to stop engine rotation in case of a failed mount. Lateral movement would really be a motor plate.
