MX5 gearbox into standard chassis

[Ianr]

Hi - I am just fitting my 1.6 Mk 2 Mazda engine and box into my standard chassis and I find that the clutch slave clashes with U7 at the side of the tunnel. I have angled the engine slightly to the left which helps but still leaves the possibility of the clutch mechanism fouling. I have thought of welding some 25mm box onto U7 and cutting it away to avoid the problem.

How have others who have fitted the MX5 box got round this issue?

[Stot]

My engine and gearbox is only as far back as it can be without fouling there, that was my reference for fitting.



Cheers
Stot

[Ianr]

Where does that leave your gear lever Stot?

Ok - just had a look at your build photos and answered that one - and - I can see your engine is mounted lower than mine is at the moment, I'll have to lower mine and make another gearbox mount I suppose to make it fit under the bonnet more easily.
thanks - I'll see about relocating it all again.
I'll get there in the end :-)

[Stot]

A little behind the slope of the scuttle. Just right really.



Cheers
Stot

[johnl63]

i did this, not in a haynes but same issue
john

[Ianr]

Now that is something a bit like I was thinking of doing John. I think I may be remaking my gearbox mount and moving the engine forward a little like Stot has as it seems to be a little less work.
Thanks