Engine is now in position, cradle is 80% complete:


Engine In!


engine cradle 1

I've done the cradle as a single-peice so the whole thing can be taken out from the top by undoing 6 M10's.


sump & filter clearance

Only just got it to fit! should just about have enough ground clearance, thanks to Andrew C for the advice ...although those ally lugs might have to come off and a sumpsheild be knocked up???

Looking good.

Have you given the engine any support from lower down the chassis bottom coming up.

Looking good, mate. I reckon you'll have an inch more ground clearance than mine.
Have you fitted a baffle plate to prevent oil surge?
I would remove the fins from the bottom of the sump. I did and the sump still brushed the edge of the trailer when loading car for SVA !
I like the 'zorst manifold - is it from a Westie megablade?

Andy.

I wouldn't remove the fins. I've got them on my ST1100 and I use them to decide when I need to raise the ride height a bit

But, But, But.
Isn't that a Motorbicycle engine????..



sorry...
Looking good


David

roadrunner:


engine cradle 2

I havent finished it off yet but both lower mounts will come off these two angled struts, negating the need for a lower cradle section. The struts also support the crossbar of the upper cradle it is also stronger, stiffer and lighter than having two sections.

AC: Yeah the whole package is of Megablade origin, so its got uprated clutch, baffles, prop adaptor and ss exhaust system.

Ben: fair comment! noted

dogwood: thats the point...if i wanted a slow car i'd have bought a fiesta