Benn's on going build

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Originally Posted by The Simps

Do it that way when. Getting the mount and especially linkage right can be a pain! Will be better to get it all running then strip down, smooth and spray.

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That's that i'm thinking,

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Originally Posted by Rick Draper

Good choice on the box benn. Just take your time fitting the mount and take into account the fact the rubber engine mount will sag that will drop the box down a little bit once its all bolted up and the engine and box are hung off it properly.

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As to what Si said too, this is the bit that worries me, getting the box fitted in the right place to everything is level and works right. As there's no "fit it like this and it's perfect" or any guilds. Its just a case of get it level and sitting straight. What needs to be done to the linkage?
F20 Quafe is fine in a F28 isn't it? Dave B has offered me his...

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Originally Posted by sparkie1401

you said once in "pics of your mrs", you'd happily be a kept man lol

my steering wheel in my WIP thread

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Wouldn't we all? lol I'll have a looking at your Wip.

I "think" the f20 quaiffe just need a spacer to fit the f28 but someone here will be able to confirm that.

Benn, while your engine is complete just bolt the f28 up and put it all back in to get a true idea of weight and sag as Rick has said then when you feel happy tack it up.

Just take your time fitting the mount and keep double checking it and check again!

To make sure my mate got the engine straight he tied some string to the strut top bolts on each side of the bay for a reference line. You could do this then take some measurements to where the engine sits at the moment with the F20.

Linkage wise we just cut the bar down as you would do with a corsa conversion. Sure someone on here will have a pic.

O and yes the F20 quaife will go in a F28 with a spacer the only thing needed. Steveboyslim on mig can supply you one of them i believe.

Si, gonna remove the f20 in the car and re fit the f28 in car then bolt it up and go that way so everything can be set up to where it should be.

Rick, that's quite a good plan. Only things to check are that the engine is level and straight tho.. No? But having it in car i can fit the shafts and everything to make sure every thing lines up ok.

I'll have a lookie for linkage pics, wasn't Dan selling them all rose jointed and stuff?

Cheers for the spacer info, that's the one you need for going 2wd too isnt it?

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98463

Bit of a guide that simps did on fitting the f28 and modding the linkage.

I've worried that I may of welded my f28 mount on a touch to low. So if it turns out I have, I'll mod the mount that bolts to the gearbox or make a new one so that the holes are lower that bolt to the rubber mount, thus lifting the gearbox up!

I slotted the holes on the gearbox mount (where it bolts to the rubber) so i could raise or lower the box a bit if i needed to.

Benn Dan was doing the linkages but he is a lazy lesbian and cud not be bothered doing them after he has made a couple (bit like the story of his life LMAO). O and yes its just to check its straight and level but it might also be worth checking how the engine fits at the min as you may find out its not 100% straight or level due to tolerances etc.

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Originally Posted by ben doodar

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98463

Bit of a guide that simps did on fitting the f28 and modding the linkage.

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Ah cool i'll have a read.

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Originally Posted by Rick Draper

I slotted the holes on the gearbox mount (where it bolts to the rubber) so i could raise or lower the box a bit if i needed to.

Benn Dan was doing the linkages but he is a lazy lesbian and cud not be bothered doing them after he has made a couple (bit like the story of his life LMAO). O and yes its just to check its straight and level but it might also be worth checking how the engine fits at the min as you may find out its not 100% straight or level due to tolerances etc.

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Good idea, i'll look in to that. That's about normal for Dan isn't it..lol

I'll have a look tomoz at taking so measurement to use to help work out what's level and what's not..

Cheers for the help.

Don't think having the gearbox mount holes slotted is a good idea, shouldn't need to either really, once you got it sitting exactly where you want it and its welded up its not going to anywhere.
If you are abit concerned about getting it level, weld the mount on a few mm higher then you can just space the mount from the chassis, lowering it to exactly where you want.

great mate keep up the good work!