71 Elan Sprint Engine Mounting

[bloodknock]

Hello again.
Its been so long since I stripped this car, there's so much I cant remember... ...Engine mounting spacers....I would have sworn that there were eight of the spacers in the photograph (yellow circle) But Just fitting the engine and they just cant be right. Ive got the lump hung there and there is no way that I could use four on each side. I found the two smaller spacers in my bits box, but cant see them being correct. Can any one advise please????

[MickG]

Spacers go on the exhaust side only.

[bloodknock]

Thanks Mick
The engine mountings to chassis mounting holes seem very tight across the vehicle. see picture. Is it normal to have to "persuade" them into place?
Regards
Bob

[peterexpart]

The two smaller spacers fit between the Gearbox Rubber Mounting and the Cross Brace which bolts to the Chassis

[MickG]

Hi Bob

The engine mountings to chassis mounting holes seem very tight across the vehicle. see picture. Is it normal to have to "persuade" them into place?

Yes both physically and verbally.
I won't tell you what I have just done to my Sprint while setting the valve clearences

Regards Mick G

[bloodknock]

Thanks Chaps,
Pointy prodder and hammer then!
Go on...tell!...confession is good for the soul!
I had to split the engine and gearbox three times before I got it right!
Regards
Bob

[bloodknock]

Thanks Chaps,
Pointy prodder and hammer then!
Go on...tell!...confession is good for the soul!
I had to split the engine and gearbox three times before I got it right!
Regards
Bob

[bloodknock]

I still have the original mild steel manifold (Header in the colonies) as fitted to the car originally. Its useable, but I would have liked to fit a stainless steel replacement. Can anyone advise a source of a good reproduction in stainless?
Cheers
Bob