Engine position....

[5exi1stTimer]

Hello to all.

So, Turbo engine in and driveshafts turn up this week. I have bottom stabilizer bar but not smaller one for the top engine mount. Question i need answering is... Once my shafts are in, how do i know where the correct position for the engine is????? I cant do any more jobs until this engine is in position, do i need a mechanic??

Also - Dont know if anyone can help with this little head scratcher, but my rear spindles still have quite a lot of play in them. Mark has told me they should be ok once the shafts are in and everything is tightened up but surely my bearings / spindles shouldn't be rocking forwards and backwards insde my hubs like this! I'm more than a little concerned!

Any ideas?!

Regards too all builders and thanks for the cuppa and boost gauge the other week Trev, was good to see (and hear) a turbo 5exi in the final stages... Didnt want to get out once i sat in it!!!! AWESOME!

Andy.

[marlinturbo]

Hi Andy,

I have drilled another hole in the offside upper plate for the short stabiliser link (that you are missing). I found this made the engine sit almost pure vertical.

I have added a new link on the nearside. I drilled and tapped the gearbox casing M10, and added a swing bolt + adjustable rod end assembly. This locates the engine as far to the off side as possible. It also helps reduce lateral movement of the engine when cornering.

Then I tightened up the lower stabiliser link.

If you wish I'll take photo's..PM me your home email address.

HTH

John
MarlinTurbo

[holgate86]

Hi Andy,
don't worry about those rear hubs, as Mark says once you get shafts in and tightened up all free play will go. Brian

[5exi1stTimer]

Thanks chaps!

PM on route john... photos wld be a BIG help! Might have few more questions 4 u too...

and i'll stop losing sleep over these hubs now.. ta brian!!

Andy.