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Location of H gearbox side tubes
VinceGledhill - 28/8/03 at 08:36 PM

Hello People.

I am building my chassis first, then dismantling my 2.0 sierra next.

In the book it says to check your engine and gearbox in the chassis and "move if necessary" the H tubes that are at the front of the tunnel.

Please could someone with the above engine fitted let me know what, if anything I need to modify so that I can fit these tubes with a 2 litre pint and type 9 gearbox.


Mark Allanson - 28/8/03 at 09:27 PM

They can be left exactly as per book and fit fine, you could extend the size of the N/S footwell if you feel the need. The engine bearers do need a little treatment to clear the starter motor though Rescued attachment Starter Clearance2.jpg
Rescued attachment Starter Clearance2.jpg


VinceGledhill - 29/8/03 at 08:42 AM

Brilliant, thanks for that Mark. It's out to the garage for me then. Seeya when I get back...;-) I may be some time.


jcduroc - 20/9/03 at 10:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
They can be left exactly as per book and fit fine, you could extend the size of the N/S footwell if you feel the need. The engine bearers do need a little treatment to clear the starter motor though

Mark (et al)
Can you (or anyone else) state a reason for tubes G1 (&G2) not to come straight from the intersection of tubes C w/ H to the intersection of F1 w/ FU1 w/ E (F2 w/ FU2 w/ E)?
Which is the exact distance NEEDED between G1 and G2 to accomodate the lower end of:
a) a crossflow engine;
b) a Pinto engine?


JoelP - 21/9/03 at 12:01 AM

I think that the starter motor might possibly be in the way. might not though, so possibly could be changed.