Noob with a new mx5 Saturn build.

[norton]

Underside.

[garyt]

hi yep there a bit heavy that looks about right for and aft cant remember how far mine hangs down, I'm using the gillham bonnet with the large bulge and offset the engine to the n/s as the plenum was catching the bonnet.
check out my build pics or if you want I can take some measurements to give you some datums
Gary

[Davidbolam]

Originally Posted by garyt

hi yep there a bit heavy that looks about right for and aft cant remember how far mine hangs down, I'm using the gillham bonnet with the large bulge and offset the engine to the n/s as the plenum was catching the bonnet.
check out my build pics or if you want I can take some measurements to give you some datums
Gary

If you look at skov's build diary there is a set of measurements on there.

My sump is either 40 or 50mm under the chassis rails and I haven't had any problems (yet)

David

P.s nice build

[norton]

Thanks guys. My Ocd wants to keep the engine central but I have no body work to test fit so I'll try make the engine mounts future proof for now. I'm offtuesday so I'll have app at making the mounts.

If the engine was central would the mounts be a mirror image of each other?

[Ianr]

I've had the same issue as you, with the engine as far back as poss then the clutch fouls. I've moved mine forward so the clutch has clearance, I'm glad I did. I have used part of the MX5 bulkhead and pedal assembly for my brake, clutch and throttle pedal set up. I have kept the MX5 servo as well. It gives me about 7mm clearance between the brake master and the intake manifold. Just enough I hope. (I've also used the steering column as well). I have Equinox bodywork and have about 5-8 mm clearance over the top of the engine with the engine mounted similar to yours (ish) with about 40 - 50 mm sump protruding, again ish as I haven't measured it exactly.
Ian

[Rosco]

http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=13563

This should help you pal

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by Davidbolam

If you look at skov's build diary there is a set of measurements on there.

My sump is either 40 or 50mm under the chassis rails and I haven't had any problems (yet)

David

P.s nice build

Agree with this, I was worried about the clearance but it only appears to be those tiny short speed bumps the ones about 12" wide, that are an issue.

[norton]

Thanks for the advice and links guys. Armed with that knowledge I was able to fit the engine today.





I couldn't find a completely satisfactory way of mounting the gearbox so the end result is a bit shocking...



The seats are ready to go in, I'm just waiting for some threaded inserts I need to weld in to the cross/support bars. Hopefully tomorrow.

The tank support/rear panel frame is tacked together and I've made a start on the steering column. I'm pushing to get the chassis complete as soon as possible before our little one arrives but I keep remembering more bits to weld onto it!

[norton]

I originally set out to use a fibregalss tub but since watching a caterham factory 'how its made' I see thay still construct most of the bodywork as per the book methods.

Can any one give feedback on how hard/easy it was to contruct the rear and side panels the book way please?

I'm interested in this as I like the caterham rear ends. The lower edge of the rear tub appears higher which makes the tub look nicer. I was tempted to attempt this.

[norton]

Seats!



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