TGR-ECOSSE
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 06:24 PM |
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Chassis Clearance (gearbox)
Can anyone tell me if this is enough clearance between the end of the gearbox and the chassis to allow for sideways movement? Its maybe not clear from
the pic but the end of the box is in between the 2 upight sections. Its a book built chassis and type 9 box.
Cheers Ronnie....
[Edited on 7/6/07 by TGR-ECOSSE]
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flak monkey
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 06:25 PM |
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Fixed your tag for you
Looks a bit on the tight side. All depends what engine and gearbox mounts you use. If you use nice stiff ones (ooerr) you might get away with it...
[Edited on 7/6/07 by flak monkey]
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 06:26 PM |
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It looks reasonable - if your gearbox mounting is fairly stiff.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 06:28 PM |
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I have pictures just like that! Ditch the sloppy sierra box mount and get a £12 westfield one and it will be fine
 
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flak monkey
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 06:31 PM |
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Doesnt the westy mount need modification or mods to the std sierra chassis mounts?
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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TGR-ECOSSE
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 06:34 PM |
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Fixed your tag for you (Thanks what had i done wrong as its my first time doing it that way?) Its a standard sierra gearbox mount but the crossflow
engine has luego type mount with cortina/landrover rubbers. If you dont see a pic i will try and post one later (SWMBO beckons)
Engine mount
Cheers Ronnie
[Edited on 7/6/07 by TGR-ECOSSE]
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 06:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Doesnt the westy mount need modification or mods to the std sierra chassis mounts?
David
Yes, I had to make a bracket to match the two, but it works really well
 
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 06:39 PM |
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and fitted
 
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 06:45 PM |
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I fitted the centre bit out of a standard sierra mount, but it proved to be OK when the correct bell-shaped washer is used - it limits the movement.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 06:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
I fitted the centre bit out of a standard sierra mount, but it proved to be OK when the correct bell-shaped washer is used - it limits the movement.
Thats what I tried first, but blipping the motor made the box chatter on the chassis
 
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 06:49 PM |
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sorry, wrong shot
 
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Peteff
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 07:09 PM |
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I fitted a big washer inside the bell washer under the bolt head and it tightens things up nicely.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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DavidM
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 09:06 PM |
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With the type 9 I used an Escort mount narrowed by about 10mm to fit the tunnel. I've the same clearance as yours and similar engine mounts and
have had no problems.
David
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TGR-ECOSSE
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 09:10 PM |
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Thanks. I will stiffen up the gearbox mount. That part of the chassis is still tack welded so will weld it up now.
Ronnie
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robertst
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| posted on 8/6/07 at 12:28 AM |
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what about this for stiffness??
from RallyDesign, they say its only recommended for racing purposes...
what does this mean? what happens on the road?
 
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Tom
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t.j.
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| posted on 8/6/07 at 05:56 AM |
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They ment
It will be noticed that there will be more vibrations in the car.
But as you're sitting in the wind and probably the rest is vibrating in the car you won't notice.
grtz
Please feel free to correct my bad English, i'm still learning. Your Dutch is awfull! :-)
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