I have trial fitted a 302 engine into my RCR40 chassis and when positioned all the way forward, I measure the G50 transaxle centres to be 200mm (8 Inch) from bell housing. By running a string line between the centre of left and right wheel hubs I calculate the gap is 15mm (approx. 5/8 inch) between transaxle centre and wheel hub centre.
To align perfectly I need to slide engine forward the 15mm however this will require modification to the firewall. So the question is to find out how critical this alignment is and to see if it justifies the firewall modification.
I know a wheel would move more than 15mm as vertical travel up and down so my logic says this horizontal misalignment is OK, but as I am about to drill the chassis for engine mounting, I would like to check first !
Appreciate any assistance
Colin
To align perfectly I need to slide engine forward the 15mm however this will require modification to the firewall. So the question is to find out how critical this alignment is and to see if it justifies the firewall modification.
I know a wheel would move more than 15mm as vertical travel up and down so my logic says this horizontal misalignment is OK, but as I am about to drill the chassis for engine mounting, I would like to check first !
Appreciate any assistance
Colin