carl84

Hi all, im carl, i have been a ford nut for 20 years, i had my pride and joy saff cos in 2006 for a two year period until i had to sell for the new addition to the family and get a 406rstate wahooo, last year a tidy saph 2wd was up for sale as a rolling shell so i had to have it as i would never afford one again way things are going, i have most engine parts , need interior, wheels, diff, gbox, and a few other things, 3 weeks ago i was racng at fort william on a dh bike and crashed on my seeding run, i broke my t7 and have no feeling from chest down or movement but arms and head work fine, im asking if anyone has advise on auto gbox fitment to the yb, its not ideal but wont to finish my prject and drive it too,thanks in advance carlos

MONSTER

Hi Carl

My deepest sympathy for what's happened to you mate.

There was, a good few years ago in one of the Ford mags a guy who had converted his Sapphire to auto and hand controls, I'm pretty sure he used a Granada 'box.

I'd probably keep the engine standard power though.

visa_broke

sorry to hear about your accident I hope you can find a box and get your project finished

Cos500

Sorry to hear that mate and hope things improve for you, I do believe you could buy a cossie with auto box from new, a few have surfaced over the years but not sure what box they used, I would defo say it's possible, I'll have a search round see what I can find out

Cos500

Type into search
Sierra RS Cosworth - Automatic gearbox?

Detailed on here previously, don't know how to link it

MONSTER

https://passionford.com/forum/ford-s...c-gearbox.html

carl84

Thanks for your help gents

jamie956

message 'sierra1off' on here he has a 105e Anglia cosworth fitted with a auto box.

Caddyshack

Sorry to hear about your accident. Good for you in keeping the project going.

Are you dead set on keeping it yb as it might be easier to find a more suitable engine and auto box combined? I personally would want the yb though

carl84

I have always wanted to build my own yb up and have everything the way i want and to know its all good so wouldnt be the same with a boa,2.9 etc etc, think the c4 box is easiest way forward ��

Caddyshack

I assume you have a good support network and people to help but if you need any assistance shout and I am sure we can get a little group together to solve a few things, I am not wonderful with a welder but if you need anything welding up to hold the box then let me know and I will do my best to help.

Do you know Brendog from the DH world? I know him well and he lives near me.

carl84

Thanks mate yes have my wingman pete whos building up a na yb mk1 rocketship in same unit as my pride and joy for assistance and abuse, dont know brendog personally but said have a good run to him in the start hut up top at the race praccy ,hes one of my fav riders and personalities in the sport

Glenn_

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Sorry to here about your news matey.

cossie4i+

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So sorry about your accident, I can't be of much help but I could take you out in my 3dr if you wanted. I only live in Frome so not far away


Steve

visa_broke

Thats a good offer of you steve, and also caddyshack earlier. Just goes to show the spirit and help people on this forum give (same with minirotty after his accident)

stevieturbo

Whilst this is an Aussie company, there are definitely companies in the UK who offer conversions like this, just cant find them...although they also arent cheap.

But you can get a fully "automatic" clutch/gearchange system as far as I know.

http://www.pmeautoconversions.com.au/

more googles..

http://www.rica.org.uk/content/makin...er-change-gear

http://www.dlf-data.org.uk/products....=1839&sortname

http://www.schaeffler.com/remotemedi...d_clutch_1.pdf


But a full auto would be the more pleasant and relaxing option I'm sure, would really need something with an overdrive otherwise it would be quite noisy to drive unless you could get a very tall diff.
Maybe something like this ? although no idea on ratios.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C6_transmission

From yankland, something like this 4 speed, simple, mechanical and overdrive. Maybe something intended for their Merkur might work ?

http://www.atiracing.com/products/trans/700r4/index.htm

stevieturbo

Another US option, not 100% sure if they do full clutch control though

http://supercarsllc.com/newmastershi...all&Itemid=435


OR...and yes more money and work, but how cool. ( but yes it is massive lol )

http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/news...on-conversion/

pee vee

Now then Carlos!
I'm sure it can be done, just as you will be back on a dh bike again one way or another.
Martyn Ashton style!

Let me know when they transfer you back down home mate.

carl84

Thanks stevie turbo, some interesting ideas there, think budget is gonna narrow it down to a 4speed auto from a sierra and convert the lot and will involve less hacking the car around i want to keep it nice and subtle where i can on the conversion side of things

stevieturbo

Definitely get one with an overdrive top gear though...it'd be pretty nasty with a 1:1 top gear...it'd be like driving around in 4th in a manual when in top gear without the overdrive.

carl84

Hi Steve I'm out of hospital now and am slowly making plans to rebuild my toy if its not too late in the year would love a ride out in the 3dr,if not I can wait till after hibernation period carl

costina

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Carl, I was talking to Mark mk2 4 door escort. Sorry to hear about your accident.
Their is a anglia which is cossied with an autobox. Search for sierra1off on here as he has all the info you need.

regards
Paul

Mark Shead

What about a xr4 ti https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkur_XR4Ti

Mark

carl84

Thanks costina,have pmd,him

p.cressie

I remember in one of the Cosworth special magazines by Fast Ford in the late 90's a lad had a saph converted to take hand controls for the brakes,clutch and accelerator pedal. I'll try and dig it out.

BIL N KEL

There's a lad in the rsoc who does disability conversions, he lives local to me and his dad is wheel chair bound. His dad has had many fast fords inc mk1 Frs, mk2 Frs and Frs 500. All with their conversion on. I don't know the name of their company but I have his phone number and am good mates with him. If you want I can send you his number and he would be more than happy to help you out. If I remember correctly the clutch is worked from a pressure switch in the gear stick so you could use a normal T5 box with a hydraulic clutch conversion

BIL N KEL

Here's his company's details.


David Relph Vehicle Adaptions
72 Stone Road
Toft Wood
Dereham
Norfolk NR19 1LH
Tel: 01362 695562
Fax: 01362 695562 enquiries@davidrelph.com www.davidrelph.com Services:1234567891011 Motability Accredited

Caddyshack

That sounds a better option

carl84

Thanks would have gone down this route for sure if money was no object but I think I would need 4 k for this as I don't have a t5 and there not cheap plus hydro clutch, clutch kit then the adaptions which I think are around 1500/2000 pounds,I'll have too settle with a wanky auto box for now ,have spoke to a guy today about upgrading the epicyclic gears from the granny cosy box

cossie4i+

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PM sent with my number.


Steve

cossie4i+

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I will be taking Carl out tomorrow morning if it's dry.


Steve

carl84

Thanks Steve ,top man for coming and taking me out and lovely car mate , made my day and inspired me more to get mine sorted ,love the sound of the YB

cossie4i+

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I'm pleased you enjoyed it mate. Will take you out in the 4i next year, will be a bit more fun lol.


Steve

cossie4i+

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Link to my resto thread for you Carl


https://passionford.com/forum/restor...mot-today.html


Steve

Glenn_

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Nice one Steve. Your a sound bloke.

costina

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Well done tall fella😉