Hi again Don et al,
Factually my statement below was correct, eg you need the bellhousing
from a v4 to join the Type 9 to and essex, however as I have now
discovered the bellhousing/gearbox I have is not the right one! I
actually need the bellhousing from a Type E gearbox.
Any one who has the type 9 5 speed box fitted, can you tell me which
bellhousing you have used, and do you have hydraulic or cable clutch?
thanks
Ashley
--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Ash" <ashley_molyneux@h...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Don,
>
> Yep the bell housing from the V4 is necessary for the conversion,
I'm
> lucky enough to have one, there are a few available second hand (I
> have some places if any one is interested), or you can by a new one
> (in alloy so although expensive, slightly lighter). The only
> consideration I had was that the orginal Cologne engine (from which
I
> have used the gearbox), would have had a 241mm clutch plate and
> suitably size cover and flywheel, I am using the small 214mm plate
> which fits inside the bell housing with out need for modifications
to
> starter etc. The Essex engine really benefits from any weight saving
> on the fly wheel any way so I've been advised that this was a
> improvement any way!
>
> Also using this bellhousing I can stick with the hydraulic clutch
> arrangement.
>
> Ash
>
> --- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Don Lattimer" <donlattimer@p.
..
> > wrote:
> > Ash,
> >
> > Did you end up using the bellhousing from the V4?? If not, what
did
> you use?
> >
> > Don
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ash
> > To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 11:33 AM
> > Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Rebuild Progress Report
> >
> >
> >
> > Evening all, (well for those in the UK at least).
> >
> > I thought I'd drop a quick note to say that I have at last found
> > myself a suitable firve speed box to drop into my car, so at
last
> the
> > restoration continues! I have found a type 9 box from a 2.8
capri,
> > which has the better ratio's than a standard type 9 from a
Sierra
> etc.
> > all that needs to be done is the input shaft needs shortening by
> 14.
> > 8mm. I need also to get a new clutch plate still 8 1/2" but with
> > 23splines. The gearlever needs bending to fit, and I've a second
> hand
> > prop and mounting plate with which to complete the picture! I've
> been
> > out in the garage for a good few nights now, and have really got
> the
> > bug! the doors have all there locks fitted again, the window
> frames
> > are nearly in, I need a new nylon bobbin for the right hand
> electric
> > window to get the glass operating with the motor. My delivery of
> trim
> > bits should appear soon from Rimmer brothers to complete the
door
> > trim. As you can see I've got the bug again!!!
> >
> > Still to do (other than getting the engine in):
> >
> > Stretch and attach the handbrake cable.
> > New front brake disks (Vittese/GT6?)
> > New steering column bush.
> > Remove play from steering rack (new bushes and redo brackets).
> > Front headlight allignment.
> > Front/rear glass and finishing rubber trim.
> >
> > ....... etc but all in all not a lot really!!!
> >
> > Ash
> >
> > #5504 soon to be 3 litre V6 coupe!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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