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Dimension of engine mounting point
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:12 am
by cleverusername
I want to build an adapter to mount my sprint engine on a stand. Attaching it to the block mounting point on the exhaust side, if that makes sense. Preferably making the adapter before unbolting the engine.
Does anyone have the dimensions, including the spacing and locating of the block mounting holes, on that side? That way I can build the adapter before having to remove the engine mounts. Thanks.
Re: Dimension of engine mounting point
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2022 11:18 am
by new to this
If you can wait until next Saturday, when I'm back at my car, I'm making the same engine mounting bracket I've used the engine mounting bracket for dimensions
Dave
Re: Dimension of engine mounting point
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2022 11:34 am
by cleverusername
new to this wrote: ↑Sun Jun 19, 2022 11:18 am
If you can wait until next Saturday, when I'm back at my car, I'm making the same engine mounting bracket I've used the engine mounting bracket for dimensions
Dave
I would be surprised if I have it out before next weekend, lost the rear lifting eye.
Re: Dimension of engine mounting point
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 4:52 am
by dursley92
Search for James467 posts about this he made a batch of them
Re: Dimension of engine mounting point
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 4:39 pm
by cleverusername
dursley92 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 21, 2022 4:52 am
Search for James467 posts about this he made a batch of them
Oh I found the lifting eye, it is attached to the cylinder head, it is just that particular head isn't attached to the engine.
Re: Dimension of engine mounting point
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:25 pm
by new to this
Here is a drawing
and my setup do you think ive over done it
send me your email and ill scan it over to you
Dave
Re: Dimension of engine mounting point
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:36 pm
by cleverusername
new to this wrote: ↑Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:25 pm
Here is a drawing
and my setup do you think ive over done it
send me your email and ill scan it over to you
Dave
Thanks for the reply, I now have the engine out, so I have used the actual mounts to get dimensions.
My big problem is my weedy tools, the toy pillar drills from Lidl was at its limit trying to drill holes in my mounting plate.
We will see if my 130Amp mig is man enough to weld it, I bought it for its low power settings and quality wire feed. Not to weld big plates together. Half thought about getting a stick welder, if I can find one cheap.
Re: Dimension of engine mounting point
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:47 pm
by new to this
cleverusername wrote: ↑Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:36 pm
new to this wrote: ↑Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:25 pm
Here is a drawing
and my setup do you think ive over done it
send me your email and ill scan it over to you
Dave
Thanks for the reply, I now have the engine out, so I have used the actual mounts to get dimensions.
My big problem is my weedy tools, the toy pillar drills from Lidl was at its limit trying to drill holes in my mounting plate.
We will see if my 130Amp mig is man enough to weld it, I bought it for its low power settings and quality wire feed. Not to weld big plates together. Half thought about getting a stick welder, if I can find one cheap.
i used a 130 welder on mine,cause the snap on welder has gone wrong,my 130 was on its highest settings and i double welded it, my plate is 5mm think and box section 3mm thick
Dave
Re: Dimension of engine mounting point
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:55 pm
by dursley92
It needs to be located on the left (exhaust) side where it is central on the block and then the engine can be rotated. Guess you are just using that place as a template for the holes?
Should look something like these pictures I nicked from James467 post. You can see where he has marked the centre line of the block for the pivot point.
Re: Dimension of engine mounting point
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:41 pm
by Bumpa
Here's mine, welded on a cheapo MIG 100 amp from Machine Mart.
Re: Dimension of engine mounting point
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:30 pm
by cleverusername
Bumpa wrote: ↑Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:41 pm
Here's mine, welded on a cheapo MIG 100 amp from Machine Mart.
Looking at that weld, I think your welder might be a bit underpowered for plate of that thickness. If it is holding fair enough but my, as it turns out, 140amp welder was only just up to the task of welding 5mm plate and that was with a V groove to help penetration.
Re: Dimension of engine mounting point
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:53 pm
by Bumpa
cleverusername wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:30 pm
Looking at that weld, I think your welder might be a bit underpowered for plate of that thickness. If it is holding fair enough but my, as it turns out, 140amp welder was only just up to the task of welding 5mm plate and that was with a V groove to help penetration.
You are probably right. I did V-groove the plate for welding. Fortunately it held and showed no sign of letting go. I can't see it being used again. You just use the tools you possess don't you!