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12-12-2019 01:21 PM #34
Hi Folks!
By side engine mounts, I mean that I have used the three lugs on the side of the block where the stock mounts should be!
I could not remove the engine because I would have no idea where to fit the new mounts to the chassis. So I lifted the engine a little and put timber under the oil pan so the engine would be supported on the crossmember. Then I had to slowly measure up and fettle metal to make the mounts before final fitting. I stole the main triangular plates from my friends Volvo / SBC conversion that is sitting in the back lot behind the shop. I'm sure he wont notice until next year !!
Then I made up a base plate to weld on top of the original chassis rail. Then I made up all of the other parts by measuring and filing and grinding until stuff seemed to fit. Then I tacked it up for many trial fitting sessions until I got it all to fit. It was difficult as I had to work above and below, so the 4 post lift was up and down many, many times over several weeks when I had time to work on the car.
Eventually I got to fully weld all the parts in place. Its not very pretty, but it will do the job for sure.
Age related forgetfulness for sure. What was your name again? Lol
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