Type 9 Identifiers

Post by **d_harris** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:53 pm

I know I've asked this before, but damned if I can find it!

How can I identify a 5 speed ford type 9 box with removable bell housing?

Also, if I am in a car breaking mood, how can I identify the cars which might have one of these lurking under the surface from chassis no / other identifying marks?

I think this might be one for andrew......

Post by **Innovator** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:37 pm

I think it was Retro Cars mag ran an article on gearboxes and it woud tell you everything you need to know and more. Unfortunately I cant remember the issue and my mags are 500miles away.

http://retrorides.proboards29.com/index ... rd=general may be able to locate the issue.

John

Post by **martylemoo** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:21 pm

i have a type 9 you can have for the cost of transport, it has no bell housing so you should be good to go. Pm me if you are interested

Post by dp » Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:02 pm

August 2006 'Practical performance Car' has the info. Should still be on the newsagents' shelves.

But this may be enough:

Input shaft Front housing
Sierra 1.6-2.0 145mm 74mm
2.8L box 177mm 82mm (heavier duty, layshaft bearing has 3 bolt bearing
diesel box 177mm 82mm

Also has an article about the BMW 16valve bike head grafted onto an A series that was discussed here recently

Post by **Wal** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 12:50 pm

Completely sealing a previous post on mine on this:

The input shaft length varied depending whether it was a standard, diesel or heavy duty type, this is a bit generalized but will do for these purposes:

The standard 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 models had a short input shaft about 6.9 inches from the front face of the gearbox. This is probably the best one for the Minor.

The 2.8, 2.9 and V6 models had a long input shaft about 8.1 inches from the front gearbox face. These also had a long front cover and mostly (not all) heavier duty bearings.

The diesel gearboxes also had a long input shaft (8.1 inches) but with a short front cover.

There were other differences and some variations to this but it a pretty good guide.

The 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 boxes were good up to about 140 – 150 bhp so this is probably the best one for a minor. I’d avoid the longer input shaft type except for higher bhp or special applications.

Right back into the shoe box now.

Regards,
Wal

Post by **d_harris** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:32 pm

Ok, It seems that I have sourced a 'box now what else do I need in order to fit it to a 1098?

Post by **Onne** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:37 pm

the special bellhousing and adapter plate I think