Evening all

Going to fit engine and box (pinto) into book chassis at the weekend, Is there an average height from ground to sump, i have standard sump on engine at the moment i know that ill have to modify it

Gary

When I fitted the crossflow, I mounted the chassis on 1" RHS, and rested the sump on the ground. Gives me around 3 inches ground clearance.
The Pinto is a little taller, so I'd chop the sump by 1" and do the above.

Marcus

General opinion is that you should aim for 4" clearance, to avoid clouting speed bumps...

David

[Edited on 20/1/06 by David Jenkins]

If you are going to cut your sump later, set the bottom of the gearbox bellhousing 1" below the chassis (match the sump to this later). With a book chassis, this puts the top of the block almost exactly level with the top of the top rails.

Thanks for the replys

Gary