Does anyone know of a supplier that can provide engine mounts that will allow a 1600 CVH to slip into a locost? Alternatively, has anyone made their own and have detailed drawings knocking round?

Any help appreciated.


Cheers,

Chris.

[Edited on 15/5/04 by Chris_R]

I've always wondered about the situation with a transverse block and mounting it longitudinal.

From what I remember from the crossflow powered fiesta's the situation was that there was no threaded lugs on the side of the engine on one side to actually attach a mount. I thought the same was true of the cvh, the only alternative was to get a cvh from a sierra.

If someone would like to enlighten me on how it can be done that would be great (Not sure if i remember someone posting that on some blocks the lugs are cast but not threaded and need tapping)

Sorry it does'nt answer the question but its reminded me of a question i've been meaning to find the answer to for a while


Cheers



G

I used to have a 1600cvh Escort but I can't remember if there are bosses, but I have heard of using alternator mounts and gearbox bellhousing points to fix brackets to.

i tried this in my first car,alternator bracket holes one side and engine mount holes the other,never could get to mounting the alternater so fitted a crosflow instead

More or less the same as those required for A Zetec, some drilling and tapping required - quite easy as the bosses exist but aren't the same as the Sierra --- I have a url for a drawing stashed away somewhere.


http://www.zetec-cat.co.uk/
http://cyclops.dmu.ac.uk/tiger/paul/docs-mount.html
http://cyclops.dmu.ac.uk/tiger/paul/zetec.html

excellent stuff guys. Thanks.

I fitted a 1300cvh engine to my car when first building it.I used a L shaped bracket fitted between the altenator mount and block on one side and made a mounting out of box section to attach to the top of the block on the original front mounting.
Both mounting brackets fitted to a fiesta gearbox mounts attached to the chassis, and retained the alternator in original position.
On the 1300 block there are no cast in bosses to drill and tap.
I now have a crossflow fitted but still have the mounts .
Paul.

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Originally posted by Chris_R
Does anyone know of a supplier that can provide engine mounts that will allow a 1600 CVH to slip into a locost? Alternatively, has anyone made their own and have detailed drawings knocking round?

Any help appreciated.


Cheers,

Chris.

[Edited on 15/5/04 by Chris_R]

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Paul,

That had crossed my mind. Were there any ill effects to the alternator?

Cheers,

Chris.

[Edited on 16/5/04 by Chris_R]

I never actually started the engine as i got a 1600 crossflow to use in its place, however the only difference to the alternator was that it was the thickness of the bracket [8mm] further from the block.
If i get time over the next few days i will try and post a couple of photos.
Paul.

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Originally posted by Chris_R
Paul,

That had crossed my mind. Were there any ill effects to the alternator?

Cheers,

Chris.

[Edited on 16/5/04 by Chris_R]

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Great stuff. Would be interested to see your setup. Thanks