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Type 9 Identifiers
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:53 pm
by d_harris
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......
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:37 pm
by Innovator
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
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:21 pm
by martylemoo
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
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:02 pm
by dp
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
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 12:50 pm
by Wal
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
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:32 pm
by d_harris
Ok, It seems that I have sourced a 'box now what else do I need in order to fit it to a 1098?
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:37 pm
by Onne
the special bellhousing and adapter plate I think