Whos done the IB5 swap?
23-02-2011, 10:45 AM
#44
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Just ordered mine from cg motorsport very helpful guy.There are 3 types apparently. the one you need is the mk6 one which is the larger type bearing than the mk5 one.My box is the mk6 box which needs the larger bearing and sounds like you have the same box.
23-02-2011, 01:10 PM
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What iB5 boxes are you lot using on the CVH engines? Got a couple in my garage but they will be different ratios from different mk6 Escorts.
Also, the release bearing, RS2000 and Diesel vans keep getting mentioned, but do they not use the MT75 gearbox or MTX75? Not the cossie one obviously.
Good info here for finis codes etc.
Also, the release bearing, RS2000 and Diesel vans keep getting mentioned, but do they not use the MT75 gearbox or MTX75? Not the cossie one obviously.
Good info here for finis codes etc.
23-02-2011, 02:11 PM
#46
The rs2000 used the mtx75, but the release bearing is similar to the ib5's and this is what i have fitted at the moment (not a direct fit).
The gearboxes that jaiscossie and i have used are from mk6 (possibly) diesel escort vans. They have the starter at the front/bottom of the box. some ib5's have the starter at the back or at the top/front which is no good to use (back could work?).
Apart from the release bearing, the box has bolted straight onto my engine, and gearbox cradle, i assume the standard drive shafts fit? im using the rst diff so they deffo fit mine.
Hopefully be a good strong box, think im going to build another box with heat treated and shot peened 1.3 ka ratios (have heard these are similar to standard rst's) and possibly a different diff.
Rob,
The gearboxes that jaiscossie and i have used are from mk6 (possibly) diesel escort vans. They have the starter at the front/bottom of the box. some ib5's have the starter at the back or at the top/front which is no good to use (back could work?).
Apart from the release bearing, the box has bolted straight onto my engine, and gearbox cradle, i assume the standard drive shafts fit? im using the rst diff so they deffo fit mine.
Hopefully be a good strong box, think im going to build another box with heat treated and shot peened 1.3 ka ratios (have heard these are similar to standard rst's) and possibly a different diff.
Rob,
23-02-2011, 05:55 PM
#49
PassionFord Post Whore!!
What sort of power are you running roughly in your car.
23-02-2011, 05:57 PM
#50
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23-02-2011, 07:27 PM
#51
Yes mate, the lever that the clutch cable goes through. Mine didn't come with one, but the bc box arm and fork fit (the fork is the part that moves the release bearing).
My box also didn't have a bearing for the clutch arm, i just got one from here and it seems to be correct,
http://www.autogear.ltd.uk/ford/ford...bush-late.html
This is also where i got the bearings to for the gearbox.
Rob,
My box also didn't have a bearing for the clutch arm, i just got one from here and it seems to be correct,
http://www.autogear.ltd.uk/ford/ford...bush-late.html
This is also where i got the bearings to for the gearbox.
Rob,
23-02-2011, 07:44 PM
#52
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Cheers rob, mine didnt come with an arm no, is it easy enough for the buy to swap it over when he fits my new box? Are there any other parts needed? the guy i spoke to before mentioned a breather.
23-02-2011, 07:55 PM
#54
No problems, it seems to be the correct size for mine. I 'think' thats all you need. Could you have a measure up of you release bearing and maybe a photo when it comes?
The arm is very easy to swap over, just one bolt and it pulls out.
Rob,
The arm is very easy to swap over, just one bolt and it pulls out.
Rob,
23-02-2011, 08:53 PM
#55
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25-02-2011, 09:22 AM
#58
Nothing at the moment! but around the 250 mark when i get it working, you?
Bearing came today Rob, let me know if you want a picture of it and if any measurements which ones.
if you could measure the bearing height, from top to bottom (only of the inner round part) and the diameter of the hole that would be great. I just want to check mine is the same height as yours. And £20 is a bargain mate, my ford bearing was £36 and the other one i bought was a QH part and cost £30 
Rob,
26-02-2011, 11:11 AM
#59
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Nothing at the moment! but around the 250 mark when i get it working, you?
Congratulations mate if you could measure the bearing height, from top to bottom (only of the inner round part) and the diameter of the hole that would be great. I just want to check mine is the same height as yours. And £20 is a bargain mate, my ford bearing was £36 and the other one i bought was a QH part and cost £30
Rob,
Congratulations mate
if you could measure the bearing height, from top to bottom (only of the inner round part) and the diameter of the hole that would be great. I just want to check mine is the same height as yours. And £20 is a bargain mate, my ford bearing was £36 and the other one i bought was a QH part and cost £30 Rob,
Has EQ5918 stamped on the side of it
Dont know how well this box will last but thought it was worth a last atempt before going mtx route . my car was last rr'd on a set off dd rollers at 319hp
If its correct let me know and ill post there number and the ref number for the bearing.
Not sure if ive measured it right so if not let me know and ill measure it from the other side(i measured from the top side with hooks pointing downwards if that makes sense)
Last edited by jaiscossie; 26-02-2011 at 11:14 AM.
28-02-2011, 04:54 PM
#61
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Cheers mate, glad you got yours sorted, mine is being done end of march, Got the release bearing, speedo drive and the bush you mentioned.Are there any other parts i need to order? Have you driven the car yet with the new box in? if so how does it feel.
06-03-2011, 09:10 PM
#62
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06-03-2011, 10:22 PM
#63
Hello mate,
I don't have posh suspension so i was fine
But, my box has those holes for the different mount too, and the same switch, i forget why but i couldn't use the plate that covers/protects the switch as it hit something......
And i have read that the ib5 mount holes are compatible with s1 and s2, so i think you will be fine.
Rob,
I don't have posh suspension so i was fine
But, my box has those holes for the different mount too, and the same switch, i forget why but i couldn't use the plate that covers/protects the switch as it hit something......
And i have read that the ib5 mount holes are compatible with s1 and s2, so i think you will be fine.
Rob,
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