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Originally Posted by BenBrooks
Hi all,
i trial fitted the engine and gearbox today to see where the mounts would go but i'm not too sure on how far back or how high the engine should sit. it's a 1600 crossflow and a type 9 gearbox
any comments welcome...
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There isn't much freedom -- attach the gear stick and move the gearbox around, and make sure the gear stick does not foul the tranny tunnel tube, you can access the reverse switch, and the clutch fork is clear off the chassis.
Just move the gearbox backwards while these constraints are satisfied.
My bellhousing mounting flange is about 5.5 cm into the engine bay, but I have the Zetec thermostat housing protruding from the back of the head.