TYPE 9 GEARBOX

Post by **PAULJ** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:29 pm

can anyone tell me are all type 9 gearboxes the same as there is one on ebay for £80 buy it now. Its a 5 speed type 9 gearbox, taken from a capri 2.8i would this work ok with a marina 1275?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:34 pm

Dunno if it fits - but you might want to consider that it will have had a hard life with a 2.8i !!

Post by **PAULJ** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:44 pm

well it says good working order, and i suppose you pay your money etc, I know it will need a new bell housing I was more concerned about ratios. If its off a 2.8i it should cope with a 1275

Post by **JimK** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:56 pm

Got a link? The one I saw looks like it has the bellhousing built in. Even though it says the bellhousing is not pictured :-/

From my various researches I think you're best getting one from a 1.6 or 1.8, but don't take that as gospel. As BMC says, a 2.8 will have given it a hard life even though it's rated for around 200bhp.

I have one and another is arriving with my new engine, so I'll have a spare fairly soon...

Post by **PAULJ** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:08 pm

yes thats the one, i asked about the bell housing and it comes off. how much would you be looking for, if this is an offer to sell i'd be interested, and your local ish

Post by **JimK** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:25 pm

It is certainly an offer to sell my spare when I get the new one. That should be in a week or so if you can wait.

No idea how much. I'll look at the one that's coming and see what sort of condition it's in then let you know. If I've forgotten in a couple of weeks get in touch

Post by **PAULJ** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:31 pm

thats fine, if you want to contact me direct ay knockdolian@aol.com when your ready,im in no rush at all. This for a long term project.
thanks

Post by **jonathon** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:38 pm

I'd go for the standard 1.8 or 2.0L boxes. The 2.8 V6 box has a longer input shaft and very different gearing. Its longer in 1st and 5th is very much an overdrive so unless you have significant power to be able to drive these gears, then the standard ratios will suit better. The true V6 box has a different boss on the face of the gearbox, and has much better bearings. If the boss isn't there then it ain't a V6. This boss may also interfere with the bellhousing as there should be a cut out made to accomodate it.

Post by **PAULJ** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:51 pm

Thats the sort of info I was after, thanks. I think I will be giving this one a miss and go for the one jimk is offering (subject to the price) if he's a MMOC member he has to be a good bloke!!

Post by **JimK** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:06 pm

Oh you are trusting...

Post by **PAULJ** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:11 pm

it'll be my downfall!!!!

Post by **PAULJ** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:43 pm

looks like im sorted for a box as i've now had two offerd. this is probably the wrong place to ask but anyone got a bell housing?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:54 pm

Ah - now that's the expensive bit! One on ebay recently didn't sell - may be relisted.

Post by **jonathon** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 10:11 pm

B'ham MMC and C.Street of C.S Autoclassics/Opus cars do the bell housings, they do cost but are very good value considering the set up and casting/machining costs