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Engine Repositioning
Created on 2008-09-07 20:49:42
I measured the position and angle of the engine. and found that it was offset by about 1/2" and the angle was incorrect (should be 5 degrees toward the left side). I was also concerned about the engine mounts I had installed- the frame side was welded directly to the unibody, which is only 20-22 gage. I came across a set of mounts to install an SR20DET in a Datsun 1600 Roadster (online), and I figured I could modify them to fit, so I bought a set. The right side was a drop in, the left side needed to be modified- I combined the stock mount with the new mount. I also figured a saddle mount on the frame would better distibute the engine load, so I made the frame mounts from 2" angle with welded plate and gussets to mount the mount to. These were then welded to the unibody frame; When the mounts compressed the engine is now in the correct location, with about 1/2" between the cam cover and the hood.
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right side saddle mount
left side saddle mount
engine positioned
hood clearance
hood - throttle body clearance
hood clearance
right side saddle mount
left side saddle mount
engine positioned
hood clearance
hood - throttle body clearance
hood clearance
Summary of Previous Journal Entries
Showing previous 10 journal entries:
| Title | Date | #Pic | #Cmt | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Conduit | 2008-09-01 | 4 | I added a conduit to the front wheel well on both sides to run the wiring as well as the hood latch release through. This should keep the engine compartment free of extraneous wiri... | |
| New Toy | 2008-09-01 | 1 | After trying to figure out how to make some of the firewall cuts I need to make, I decided to buy a plasma cutter. Just a cheap one (yeah Harbor Freight), but this really makes cut... | |
| Hood Repaired | 2008-09-01 | 2 | The last piece of sheetmetal to be worked on is the hood. There were two punched in areas close to the bulkhead end, and the front lip was also damaged. The hood is now repaired, a... | |
| Hood (bonnet) Seams | 2008-08-24 | 3 | Since I welded the fenders on, I removed all the bolts and captive nuts that hold the fender in place along the hood edge. The bolt holes were welded in, then ground flush and fill... | |
| Doors | 2008-08-23 | 2 | More body mods: Since I am using Harley mirrors that mount to the wind wing, I welded up the mirror holes in the door. I also welded in the door lock hole. Doors are now ni... | |
| 4-link | 2008-08-11 | 2 | My Guzman 4-link arrived today- SWEET! I hope I can get to install it this weekend. | |
| Mirrors | 2008-08-03 | 5 | I don't mind the look of the stock mirrors, but they do leave a bit to be desired as far as viewing area. So I have been looking for alternatives. The current options are: R... | |
| Trunk Lid Fit | 2008-08-03 | 3 | The trunk lid also didn't fit quite right- zero gap at one point and non-flush surfaces at a couple more areas. So back with the hammer, grinder and filler. Now it all fits correct... | |
| Tail Lights | 2008-07-20 | 3 | The sheet metal around the tail lights didn't fit too well either- large gaps and the light frames don't sit flush to the body all around. After I filled and blended, the lights no... | |
| Door Seams | 2008-07-06 | 6 | After all the body panels were installed and the doors hung, I measured the gaps around the doors. They varied from approximately 1/8" to 3/8", and the door skins weren't flush to ... |
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