Ground Clearence

[niduncan]

Most of my driving is on fen roads which are notoriously bad. To give adequate sump clearance I did the usual sump shortening mod and also fitted 195/65 tyres on 15" rims, this gives me 5" clearance. I don't have to worry anymore about bad roads or speed humps!

[Steve Walker]

Just out of interest, are there any different versions of the standard sump. I ask as I've never had too many problems with mine and wonder if it a "naturally" shorter version - I've never bothered shortening it, as it is already level with the bottom of the flange on the gearbox bellhousing.

[Big Jim]

Just out of interest, are there any different versions of the standard sump. I ask as I've never had too many problems with mine and wonder if it a "naturally" shorter version - I've never bothered shortening it, as it is already level with the bottom of the flange on the gearbox bellhousing.

 

Yes, there are a number of different depths of sump (and a number different dipsticks too!) There is an original equipement sump that is the correct depth, but they are scarce, and I don't know what they were fitted to originally.

[Guest mikedbradley]

on my 2b with a RS sump has about 3 1/2 " clearance under it :D

peter2b

one of the guys is selling me a shortened sump so all should be good again... I hope!

[Steve Walker]

Yes, there are a number of different depths of sump (and a number different dipsticks too!) There is an original equipement sump that is the correct depth, but they are scarce, and I don't know what they were fitted to originally.

 

That would explain it. Unfortunately I have no idea where it came from either, as I bought my donor already stripped and the 2l engine was not original to the donor.

[Big Jim]

on my 2b with a RS sump has about 3 1/2 " clearance under it

 

How much clearance have others got as I changed the oil in my 2ltr pinto the other day and slid a tray under measuring exactly two and three quarter inches under my shortened sump...

you have a problem, 2¾" is nowhere near enough clearance, you need to wind up your shockers!!

 

Mine with a ally RS sump is 3"/ 77mm ground clearance , too low for limbo dancers.

 

 

The legal maximum height for speed bumps is 100mm, or 4" so you've all got problems if you don't see it before you hit it!!

[Snapperpaul]

Can be expensive and getting rare but the Escort RS 2000 has a short ally sump with a side wing for extra capacity.

 

If you are getting a sump welded it would be worth adding some baffles and windage peices.

[Tazzzzman1]

Hey guys,

 

You lot are giving me a complex... I only have 1 3/4" clearance using the ally RS sump. Mine is on sliding pillar, so would this give a lower ride??

Edited June 20, 2009 by tazzzzman1

[Guest vigor]

@bigjim "you have a problem, 2¾" is nowhere near enough clearance, you need to wind up your shockers!!"

 

how do I do that ?

car originally built by andy petrie 2b plus wishbones

cheers john

[Guest vigor]

Hi well having searched the forum I found this

http://community.rhocar.org/index.php?show...mp;hl=wishbones

so I take it i need a c spanner how do i tell what springs I have fitted?

 

cheers de john