Dan, I had exactly the same issue, using a 1.6 pinto, standard weber carb, planning for a zetec...
I use the standard mounts, as I was concerned about the sump clearance. What I did for IVA was to loose the air filter completely, which is OK ( some might say don't drive far with no filter ), the gap is very tight, but it will run (assume a power loss) and watch out for heat from the carb if very close.. My zetec is still on the back burner, so this is where I am at now; 1) Removed 7mm block from manifold to carb connection - replaced with a home made alimunium sheet - 1.5 mm (small improvement) 2) Added a thick / large washer to one mount to slightly tilt the engine - both reduced clearance and made the exhaust fit better. Watch out for heat from the carb if very close... And after much complaining and persuasion from the wife ---- cut a hole and put a cheapish but nice looking air filter directly through the bonnet - it was gut wrenching at first, but frankly I should have done this at the start. It runs better and cooler + looks good (so I am told) and I can fill in the hole later with a mesh anyway. ALSO - my oil filler / breather was rubbing on the bonnet - I cut this down a little bit. So suggestion from me is - if it is very short term, make it work with lower power. if it is long term, take the hit and get cutting. Hope this helps Andrew On Jul 5, 9:35 pm, dclong <[email protected]> wrote: > Hoping to pick the collective brains! > > I'm part way through an xtreme build and have come to the issue of the > engine being too high for the bonnet to fit. I would like to avoid a > cut out, as this will hopefully only be a short term engine for the > initial registration and so I have been on the look out for some > thiner rubbers to lower the unit by a couple of inches (the standard > Pinto mounts are about 3.5 inches thick). I found some generic mounts > which were only about 1.5 inches thick but they dont come with a long > enough thread to go through the Pintos aliminium arms (they are ok on > the bottom). I have heard rumours that there are some BMW mounts that > will do the job, but every motor factors or BMW parts department I ask > can't tell from my wordy descripton and ask for either a part number, > engine number, or at least model of BMW. > > Does anyone know of suitable mounts (i.e. about 1.5 - 2.5 inches thick > with at least 1.5 inch of M8 thread on 1 side) or has found another > way around this issue. > > Many thanks > > Dan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
