Date:         Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:15:13 -0800
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      ABA 2.0 I4 @15 degree adjust engine height? (a few questions)
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Hi all.

This is for a 15 degree I4 install of a stock ABA 2.0 engine.

To provid visual reference for "proper" installed height of I4, could I :

transfer mark from centre of crank pulley on my current air cooled
engine to frame or sheet metal in engine bay?

And....

It seems the stock ABA will install at 5-6" above engine lid but there
MAY be a few inches I can play with in terms of lowering the I4.

Ground clearance aside, what components might be negatively affected
by lowering the engine? Shift linkage for sure, but CV's? Or ?

Since I have an extra Westy rear mattress, the plan was to adjust
engine height so  dimension of new deck and stock rear mattress, would
equal the Z-bed + spare extra mattress. If that makes sense. I would
remove upper bunk, and travel with spare mattress stowed there.

Thanks for any help!

Neil.



--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia -
"Jaco"  (Bustorius)

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