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[JonnyAlpha]

Hi,

I am having trouble fitting the HIF44 on my new engine, I can’t get it on the mounting studs because the base of the carb is hitting the cross member. I have been told to fit it to the manifold before putting it in the car. I do believe however that my engine is sitting too far back as the Maniflow LCB down pipe is almost touching the subframe. I have a adjustable to and bottom engine stabilisers. Is there a specific distance the engine should be set at from the cross member? Also what is the correct order for gaskets, vac take off, abutment plate etc? Pics to follow. Thanks

[nicklouse]

Carb always on the manifold first. Any Mini any carb.

 

when the HIF carb was introduced the engine mounts were moved forward 1/2” but all you needed to do with the old subframes was use an adjustable top mount to give the clearance.

[bpirie1000]

Steady bar on the bell housing side loosened?

(Under the master cylinders )

Slightest bit of space always helps..

[imack]

Was your car factory fitted with an HIF carb?
Pretty certain later cars had a different shape crossmember for carb clearance and engines were positioned 3/8' further forward in the subframe for clearance issues.

[JonnyAlpha]

Was your car factory fitted with an HIF carb?
Pretty certain later cars had a different shape crossmember for carb clearance and engines were positioned 3/8' further forward in the subframe for clearance issues.

No this was a 1982 HLE 1000 with a HS4 however I have fitted a different Subframe which I believe was also an earlier non HIF versions (subject of another thread on here). I have an adjustable upper engine steady, just wanted to know how far I need to pull the engine forward and what the correct gap between the head and bulkhead should be?