So I put this in my "build thread," (https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/75-courier-slow-road-to-a-fast-truck/102306/page1/) but I'm finally to the point of making moves on mounts for my Ford 2.3T.
Although I'm positive that 1/4" thick angle iron, especially gusseted, will be strong enough to hold up a 4 cylinder engine, I also want to see what will happen depending on placement/ how I go about moving things around.
First question: The 'welds' for the gussets, just from 'Add a weld Bead', or do I need to do more?
Second: I need a Force to account for the engine weight, presumably downward. Does this get placed on bolt holes, or on the chassis mounting surface?
Third, do I need to apply a torque somewhere? Bolt holes again?
Last, critique the overall "design" please. It's very basic, which I'm pretty okay with. I also don't mind being a little overbuilt, but I'm not trying to waste material either.
The 3 holes circled below are where this would go. I could potentially shift and use the furthest left hole + 2 more right around it, but that begins to interfere with the turbo oil drain and the exhaust I'll be using.
Thanks hive!
Pictures of the metal, my drawing, and first attempt at FEA below. You can't tell, but the middle bolt hole is 1/4" recessed from the other two, so I'll have to weld on a small spacer to ensure all points contact the block.
Note here: Hole spacing vertically (from the bottom) is arbitrary and the holes could be moved up or down. I just didn't want to be cutting too close to the bend with that right bolt. Holes are .43" diameter for now (have to recheck actual size, and I know the bolts are metric).
