[AC Ventura]

Morris

Ah, now I get it. Thank you.

I’m converting a ‘93 Mk IV Autokraft to FE. It’s a long winded task as the chassis, though Shelby 427 derived has no 2 c/m in a different place to suit the O.E. 302 hollow sump. Also the alloy body iwas on, so remoulding the glass footwells in place was difficult. Anyhow as you can see, that’s all done now, as the front c/m’s ground out now, as are the mounts. About to position the new 3” c/m that fits under the FE sump, just in front of the b/h dust shield.

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I have a couple more questions if you don’t mind.

1) Is the TKO mount we are discussing satisfactory, for modern aluminium FE power?
2) Any idea why they didn’t just move the 4” c/m back 2-3” and use the typical TKO rubber mount, on a removeable platform? Then the entire TKO can slide clear, as is. That was my intention, but it’s an even tougher job to remove, as has plates fro handbrake etc welded all over it. Also chassis will be slightly less stiff, but not by much.
3) Do you know if you can lower the FE in, with the b/h on? Looks very tricky unless I can tip the front of the engine down first, then right it with a leveller. Looks very tight and easier with the b/h off. Don’t get this slavishly conformity to the original.
4) Can I ask what engine mounts does Kirkham use? I bought the 3 hole flat style, but like the idea of the Tinman Fabrication style, with the longitudinal urethane bushes, where the engine can’t break loose.