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hi all ,imgoing to start getting the gearbox and engine ready to fit ,does anyone know the spacer required for the clutch release bearing ?or is there another way to make up the diiferance so the bearing will mate to the clutch?

 

thanks

jeff

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hi all ,imgoing to start getting the gearbox and engine ready to fit ,does anyone know the spacer required for the clutch release bearing ?or is there another way to make up the diiferance so the bearing will mate to the clutch?

 

thanks

jeff

 

Hi Jeff

 

. .. this is what I know of MT75 to Zetec (found this info on the net ages ago and it checked out with a friends car) ...

 

The MT75 is much wider than a Type 9, so ensure you have enough room in the tunnel to fit it.

A Zetec 1.8 flywheel and therefore a 1.8 Escort clutch can be used Ford Finis No: 5028341.

 

If you have a 2 litre manual Zetec with a 2.0L flywheel the clutch kit required is Ford Finis No: 5030183.

The 1.8 flywheel can be fitted to the 2 litre, The 1.8 flywheel is smaller and lighter and therefore the engine is freer revving.

 

The Zetec engine will need to be fitted with a spigot bearing in the centre of the flywheel to accommodate the input shaft of the gearbox. It's a Standard Ford part Finis No:1596468.

The clutch release bearing must be modified to get correct clutch pedal operation ---- Use Westfield part number is 3243009. just ask for a modified clutch release bearing !!!

 

The starter motor, on UK Zetecs is on the LHS, but the MT75 gearbox wants it to be on the other side (exhaust manifold side).

To accommodate this use a Lucas LR707 starter - it's a simple bolt on fit.

Lastly you can fill in any unsightly gaps between the engine and the gearbox by using a

Sierra Sandwich plate. It fits between the engine and the gearbox bell housing (save hours of work making up fiddly little plates, Part No: FINIS 6559240).

 

:) .. Tony

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Hi Jeff

 

. .. this is what I know of MT75 to Zetec (found this info on the net ages ago and it checked out with a friends car) ...

 

The MT75 is much wider than a Type 9, so ensure you have enough room in the tunnel to fit it.

A Zetec 1.8 flywheel and therefore a 1.8 Escort clutch can be used Ford Finis No: 5028341.

 

If you have a 2 litre manual Zetec with a 2.0L flywheel the clutch kit required is Ford Finis No: 5030183.

The 1.8 flywheel can be fitted to the 2 litre, The 1.8 flywheel is smaller and lighter and therefore the engine is freer revving.

 

The Zetec engine will need to be fitted with a spigot bearing in the centre of the flywheel to accommodate the input shaft of the gearbox. It's a Standard Ford part Finis No:1596468.

The clutch release bearing must be modified to get correct clutch pedal operation ---- Use Westfield part number is 3243009. just ask for a modified clutch release bearing !!!

 

The starter motor, on UK Zetecs is on the LHS, but the MT75 gearbox wants it to be on the other side (exhaust manifold side).

To accommodate this use a Lucas LR707 starter - it's a simple bolt on fit.

Lastly you can fill in any unsightly gaps between the engine and the gearbox by using a

Sierra Sandwich plate. It fits between the engine and the gearbox bell housing (save hours of work making up fiddly little plates, Part No: FINIS 6559240).

 

:) .. Tony

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tony, thanks very much for your help ,i have saved your reply and will use it ,i have just now found the modified bearing on westfields site and ordered it £61. not bad considering the anount of hours fiddling with out it .the clutch etc is already fitted on the engine as it was supplied by GBS brand new .appriciate your help thanks

 

regards

 

jeff

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Guest rusty

hi

Jeff

 

just bought one of these bearings from Westfield sportscars a lot of money for what it is basically a 20mm spacer aradited on to a MT75 bearing you could do the same araditing a 20mm bearing onto your existing or a new MT75 clutch release bearing half the price including the Aradite two pack.

Glyn

 

(Rusty)

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