Ok, I'm stuck. I was planning on using the 283 with carb and mechanical fuel pump. I'm stuck because I can't figure out the location of the motor.
I moved it back until I have a little less than 2" between the back of the distributor and the firewall.
IMG_0142 by
Robert Moorman, on Flickr
I also have about 1" between the rider's side valve cover and the firewall.
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Robert Moorman, on Flickr
Then I made sure the motor was centered between the frame rails and lowered it as much as I thought I could and the mechanical fuel pump is just off the cross member, about 1/2".
IMG_0144 by
Robert Moorman, on Flickr
I made sure the tail on the tranny was centered. Then I put the radiator in its place and to the front of the water pump I have about 2".
IMG_0141 by
Robert Moorman, on Flickr
I want to go with the serpentine belt set up and I think that should give me a little more room, but 2" seems tight for the electric fan.
Where am I going wrong? The cab is 6" off the frame.