Altonator clearance for an xe

[nova ian]

Just wondered if anyone could explain or show me some pictures of exactly where and how much clearence i will need on the chasis leg, to fit an xe.

I am preparing my shell at the moment, but dont have my engine yet to get any measurements from.

any help appreciated.
Cheers, Ian

[loggyboy]

THe position of the 'nator is usally centered on the turret
http://www.loggyboy.com/images/nilly/Phase1/24Alternator640.jpg

so its best adjust something like this:
http://www.loggyboy.com/images/nilly/Phase2/Day3Welding/LeftChassisLegTop1.jpg
or
http://www.loggyboy.com/images/MeritMk2/Welding/ChassisLeg1.jpg

[nova ian]

nice one, would you suggest making a cut and hammering it out and welding back up, or cutting and replating so as theres a ledge or 90 degree angle if you like??

[Ste L]

i just took a lump hammer to mine, but while your welding it, might as well cut it and weld it back up

[loggyboy]

I cut along the yellow lines ive marked here, folded the lip/ledge that was at the top (below the turret seam) then pushed the 'flap' that id cut round in, trimed a few nothes to the side of the red line then inserted a small plate in the shape of the red area to fill the gap.
http://www.loggyboy.com/images/MeritMk2/Welding/ChassisLegCuts.jpg

[nova ian]

Thanks alot. Top man:thumb:

[hendrix]

mine is cut out and welded back up but a lump hammer will do the job lol

[cheshiresport]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/cheshiresport/chassislegmodified.jpg

This is how mine was done

[nova~norm]

do u need to do this when fittin a 8v 2l?

[day]

yep

[Stanley]

big persuation stick needed!