Another Zetec Conversion Thread!

[tractor]

cant see why input shaft makes a difference the shaft only matters for the friction plate

[Guest Ian & Carole]

Both boxes are the same length, as 5th gear is effectively bolted on to the end of the 4 speed box, the gear box mounting is further forward than on the type 9, but that won't bother you.

[flameredturbo]

Ok, I was under the impression the input shaft what what the clutch would slide onto?

[Guest Ian & Carole]

Ok, I was under the impression the input shaft what what the clutch would slide onto?

 

Yes it is .

[flameredturbo]

 

 

Yes it is .

 

Thanks

[tractor]

and I have got to move gearbox forward to make room for water rail at back of engine

[flameredturbo]

and I have got to move gearbox forward to make room for water rail at back of engine

 

New prop or spacer then?

[tractor]

no apparently there is still enough spline left in gearbox

[flameredturbo]

That's quite handy to know, what kind of room for movement are we talking?

[keith kelly]

I am using a 4 speed type 3 which is 20 spline on a 2.0L pinto, Would have thought as long as the clutch plate it 20 spline and upto the job it should be useable? Just my thoughts though and not based on fact. would be interested in finding out for if I ever swap over to a zetec as I like the ratios on the type 3.

[flameredturbo]

I am using a 4 speed type 3 which is 20 spline on a 2.0L pinto, Would have thought as long as the clutch plate it 20 spline and upto the job it should be useable? Just my thoughts though and not based on fact. would be interested in finding out for if I ever swap over to a zetec as I like the ratios on the type 3.

As long as the bolt pattern on the bellhousing is correct which it must be seeing as it's bolted to a pinto at the mo then you must be ok. I read a thread yesterday that said you needed a 5 speed but have since realised that must have been incorrect.

[tractor]

apparently you can move gearbox forward by one inch

[flameredturbo]

While we're on the gearbox/ flywheel subject, could anyone confirm if the flywheel retro ford sell for the pinto clutch is a 1.8 zetec one? I ask because I've read they are getting on for 2kg lighter than the 2l one?

Pic attached.

Thanks

[flameredturbo]

Smart moneys on the retro ford flywheel then, not lightened but lighter and more options going forward.

[flameredturbo]

It's here! Inlet and outlet off! If only the rest of it would be as easy as that!