Another build thread

[CTWV50]

Well done John!

[MarkB]

The Vodou plugs were made so that the most popular 1.6 engine fits under the bonnet.

[Davidbolam]

Any further news on when the grp will be unveiled?

[skov]

Bonnet now fits!



As well as moving the engine accross, I had to grind off some of the throttle cable mount.
I think I should be able to add a new threaded hole futher down to replace the one I removed and just mount the throttle cable bracket slightly lower than it would have been:



Moving the engine has also fixed my clearance issue between the gearstick turret and fuel lines, which is nice!



The propshaft runs at a slight angle down the tunnel, but I don't think it's enough to cause any trouble.
The UJ's are running at about 2.5 degrees, which should be well within their capability.
I'm pretty sure Westfield offset the engine in their MX5 chassis by a similar amount.

[Bonzo]

Pleased to see that you have managed to find a solution to your problem Skov

Looks as if that has worked out nicely, gearbox certainly looks a lot better in the tunnel.

Looks as if I will be taking the same route with my Red Top engine, the Saturn wide scoop bonnet clears my engine fine but if I can budge it over a tad, I too will be able to use the OEM inlet manifold & throttle body

[spud69]

That's nice to see Skov, well done you had us a bit worried then. Westfield also chop there sumps to so we have scored there.

Cheers....AndyH

[CTWV50]

Well done John I knew you'd sort it out. Now all you need to do is comunicate some exact dimensions for locating the engine to me so I can get my engine in before ordering my body work.

[skov]

Got to agree with the gearbox position Bonzo, I much prefer it where it is now
It was your thread on the red top that gave me the idea to move the engine sideways a bit!

Sorry to worry you Spud.
Thinking about it, I've got about 10 speed bumps on my commute, and I've got a feeling I'm going to end up chopping the sump eventually anyway glad I don't have to do it just yet though.

Getting exact dimensions from my banana shaped chassis isn't going to be easy Chris, but I'll give it a go.

The only downside with my engine move was that it made the propshaft touch one of the mounting bolts for my handbrake lever (wouldn't have been a problem if I'd put the lever where Spud has).
Just been out in the garage and modified the lever so it's all good.

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by skov

Getting exact dimensions from my banana shaped chassis isn't going to be easy Chris, but I'll give it a go.

Well if you take a measurement from the sump drain nut to BR7 and then one from the top Front Frame rail to the outer edge of the big pulley at the front of the engine we should be good assuming the chassis is raised 40mm above the engine when placed on a flat surface. Let me know if you have a better idea.

Cheers

Chris

[skov]

I've added some pics with dimensions to my album Chris.
Just bear in mind my chassis probably isn't as millimeter perfect as yours!