Zetec 1.8 Blacktop with Type 9 Gearbox not Mating
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Zetec 1.8 Blacktop with Type 9 Gearbox not Mating
The problem is, using the 1.8 blacktop flywheel and clutch cover, with a pinto friction plate, type 9 release bearing and a spigot bearing at the end of the crankshaft, the gearbox and the engine would not mate. Without the flywheel+friction plate and clutch cover it does, no problem at all. I've heard of re-drilling the 1.8 flywheel for a pinto clutch, but i'm only using the pressure plate of the pinto(which fits onto the input shaft from the transmission), and the clutch cover from the zetec. What am i doing wrong in this case? Pressure plate not aligned properly? There's still a distance of approximately 2cm between the engine and gearbox. Changing the release bearing to the CCT133 would help in this case? Considering buying it as most of the people recommend doing it.
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#2
If Ive understood your post properly, you must have not aligned the friction plate right. Try a little grease on the input and splines. Try putting the box in gear and turn the output when mating them together. IT might also help if you cut a couple of short pieces of threaded rod into the block to act as a guide when mating up hope this helps
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#3
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Hello, I thought it was the flywheel and clutch from a 1.8 silver top zetec normally found in a mk6 Escort that was required, using the ones from a black top could be causing clearance issues inside the bellhousing.
Using a fwd clutch pressure plate means the release bearing has to travel further hence the ct133 or extensions. For the cost of a flywheel and having it re-drilled you would be better of buying one that various company's sell
Using a fwd clutch pressure plate means the release bearing has to travel further hence the ct133 or extensions. For the cost of a flywheel and having it re-drilled you would be better of buying one that various company's sell
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Hello, I thought it was the flywheel and clutch from a 1.8 silver top zetec normally found in a mk6 Escort that was required, using the ones from a black top could be causing clearance issues inside the bellhousing.
Using a fwd clutch pressure plate means the release bearing has to travel further hence the ct133 or extensions. For the cost of a flywheel and having it re-drilled you would be better of buying one that various company's sell
Using a fwd clutch pressure plate means the release bearing has to travel further hence the ct133 or extensions. For the cost of a flywheel and having it re-drilled you would be better of buying one that various company's sell
I have found both online at quite good prices
#5
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As I understand it, if you were to buy a flywheel from the likes of Retroford and fit a pinto clutch then the standard release bearing would work just fine
You could buy an Escort flywheel and have it re-drilled or use the fwd clutch and play with the release bearing or even buy a cvh flywheel and use a trigger wheel but I would recommend buying an aftermarket flywheel designed for the job and fit the pinto clutch with standard release bearing almost guaranteed to work and no hassle
You could buy an Escort flywheel and have it re-drilled or use the fwd clutch and play with the release bearing or even buy a cvh flywheel and use a trigger wheel but I would recommend buying an aftermarket flywheel designed for the job and fit the pinto clutch with standard release bearing almost guaranteed to work and no hassle
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As I understand it, if you were to buy a flywheel from the likes of Retroford and fit a pinto clutch then the standard release bearing would work just fine
You could buy an Escort flywheel and have it re-drilled or use the fwd clutch and play with the release bearing or even buy a cvh flywheel and use a trigger wheel but I would recommend buying an aftermarket flywheel designed for the job and fit the pinto clutch with standard release bearing almost guaranteed to work and no hassle
You could buy an Escort flywheel and have it re-drilled or use the fwd clutch and play with the release bearing or even buy a cvh flywheel and use a trigger wheel but I would recommend buying an aftermarket flywheel designed for the job and fit the pinto clutch with standard release bearing almost guaranteed to work and no hassle
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#7
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The Flywheel you have linked is basically what you require although others are available.
As for the rest of the engine conversion we would need to know what car is it being fitted into? and what else has been done
Please also note that after 5 years I have still not managed to fit a rwd zetec although I have made lots of mistakes so know a few of the problems, will help if I can
As for the rest of the engine conversion we would need to know what car is it being fitted into? and what else has been done
Please also note that after 5 years I have still not managed to fit a rwd zetec although I have made lots of mistakes so know a few of the problems, will help if I can
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The Flywheel you have linked is basically what you require although others are available.
As for the rest of the engine conversion we would need to know what car is it being fitted into? and what else has been done
Please also note that after 5 years I have still not managed to fit a rwd zetec although I have made lots of mistakes so know a few of the problems, will help if I can
As for the rest of the engine conversion we would need to know what car is it being fitted into? and what else has been done
Please also note that after 5 years I have still not managed to fit a rwd zetec although I have made lots of mistakes so know a few of the problems, will help if I can
#9
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Sorry starter motors is one thing I have yet to sort out myself
Remember you also need to fit a spigot bearing
The pinto has a rear bowl sump and the zetec a front one and 2 piece so will need replacing, you will also require a water rail and check pump rotation, then there is the problem of fuel delivery, exhaust and ignition ( sparks and alternator )
The reason I have taken so long is because I tried to do it cheap and found unless you are clever and able to fabricate ( I am not ) then its best to buy the parts designed to work from reputable companies but beware the price escalates fast
Remember you also need to fit a spigot bearing
The pinto has a rear bowl sump and the zetec a front one and 2 piece so will need replacing, you will also require a water rail and check pump rotation, then there is the problem of fuel delivery, exhaust and ignition ( sparks and alternator )
The reason I have taken so long is because I tried to do it cheap and found unless you are clever and able to fabricate ( I am not ) then its best to buy the parts designed to work from reputable companies but beware the price escalates fast
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Sorry starter motors is one thing I have yet to sort out myself
Remember you also need to fit a spigot bearing
The pinto has a rear bowl sump and the zetec a front one and 2 piece so will need replacing, you will also require a water rail and check pump rotation, then there is the problem of fuel delivery, exhaust and ignition ( sparks and alternator )
The reason I have taken so long is because I tried to do it cheap and found unless you are clever and able to fabricate ( I am not ) then its best to buy the parts designed to work from reputable companies but beware the price escalates fast
Remember you also need to fit a spigot bearing
The pinto has a rear bowl sump and the zetec a front one and 2 piece so will need replacing, you will also require a water rail and check pump rotation, then there is the problem of fuel delivery, exhaust and ignition ( sparks and alternator )
The reason I have taken so long is because I tried to do it cheap and found unless you are clever and able to fabricate ( I am not ) then its best to buy the parts designed to work from reputable companies but beware the price escalates fast
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#12
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I've seen someone using a 1.8 Sierra sump and pick up with this engine and he had no fitting problems with the starter motor. would this be a good choice? Fuel, exhaust and ignition are sorted out 80%, but what about the water rail, what does that have to connect to and from?
Same with the water rail, tried to make one, bought a cheap one from eBay and have now got one from Ike engineering. Note you do have a choice of going down either side of the engine which could make it easier to connect with the radiator. The Retroford rail goes down the exhaust side and the one I have goes down the inlet side
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#13
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You need water rail to move thermostat away from its original position, cause it will no longer fit between bulkhead and engine on RWD- installation. Basically you replace original thermostat housing with flange, and continue from there with pipe closer to radiator where you put thermostat.
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#14
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I have fitted several zetec's to kitcars and am swapping out a 1.8 pinto to 2.0 turbo zetec at the moment.
you don't need an aftermarket water rail unless your head is hard up the bulkhead like in a sierra. Oem works best.
Avoid the 1.8 cvh sump its workable but not worth the effort.
Starter. You have options. The only way the zetec starter can be used is by modifiying the bellhousing. You can use the pinto starter with a pinto style flywheel or a spacer.
the lrs707 is the bolt on solution.
The Sierra 1.8cvh and 2.0 dohc are the two donors. The difference is the position of the solenoid.
you don't need an aftermarket water rail unless your head is hard up the bulkhead like in a sierra. Oem works best.
Avoid the 1.8 cvh sump its workable but not worth the effort.
Starter. You have options. The only way the zetec starter can be used is by modifiying the bellhousing. You can use the pinto starter with a pinto style flywheel or a spacer.
the lrs707 is the bolt on solution.
The Sierra 1.8cvh and 2.0 dohc are the two donors. The difference is the position of the solenoid.
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I have fitted several zetec's to kitcars and am swapping out a 1.8 pinto to 2.0 turbo zetec at the moment.
you don't need an aftermarket water rail unless your head is hard up the bulkhead like in a sierra. Oem works best.
Avoid the 1.8 cvh sump its workable but not worth the effort.
Starter. You have options. The only way the zetec starter can be used is by modifiying the bellhousing. You can use the pinto starter with a pinto style flywheel or a spacer.
the lrs707 is the bolt on solution.
The Sierra 1.8cvh and 2.0 dohc are the two donors. The difference is the position of the solenoid.
you don't need an aftermarket water rail unless your head is hard up the bulkhead like in a sierra. Oem works best.
Avoid the 1.8 cvh sump its workable but not worth the effort.
Starter. You have options. The only way the zetec starter can be used is by modifiying the bellhousing. You can use the pinto starter with a pinto style flywheel or a spacer.
the lrs707 is the bolt on solution.
The Sierra 1.8cvh and 2.0 dohc are the two donors. The difference is the position of the solenoid.
Getting an answer ASAP would be awesome as tomorrow the cutting begins :P
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Yes the cct133 is needed to make up the depth lost from the rwd clutch. I have always used a cvh/dohc starter so have never tried the spacer on the pinto starter but I know others have with out problems.
you have to hack a lot of alloy of th3 mid sump on a Blacktop but it is easily done. Oil capacity is a little low unless you wing the sump as well.
you have to hack a lot of alloy of th3 mid sump on a Blacktop but it is easily done. Oil capacity is a little low unless you wing the sump as well.
#17
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Yes the cct133 is needed to make up the depth lost from the rwd clutch. I have always used a cvh/dohc starter so have never tried the spacer on the pinto starter but I know others have with out problems.
you have to hack a lot of alloy of th3 mid sump on a Blacktop but it is easily done. Oil capacity is a little low unless you wing the sump as well.
you have to hack a lot of alloy of th3 mid sump on a Blacktop but it is easily done. Oil capacity is a little low unless you wing the sump as well.
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Spacer, what ever is to hand. It needs to be some kind of metal as the starter is earthed through it. So alloy or steel.
You realy will need to add a good litre to the capacity.
More important will be adding baffles for track work.
If your making spacers for starters then have a look at the zetec starter mod. It will make the sump much easier.
Old sierra starters can struggle starting hot zetec's not helped with sitting near a pan of boiling hot oil and the exhaust.
for every thing you want to do there are a dozen different options depending on using your hands or your wallet or something in between.
You realy will need to add a good litre to the capacity.
More important will be adding baffles for track work.
If your making spacers for starters then have a look at the zetec starter mod. It will make the sump much easier.
Old sierra starters can struggle starting hot zetec's not helped with sitting near a pan of boiling hot oil and the exhaust.
for every thing you want to do there are a dozen different options depending on using your hands or your wallet or something in between.
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Spacer, what ever is to hand. It needs to be some kind of metal as the starter is earthed through it. So alloy or steel.
You realy will need to add a good litre to the capacity.
More important will be adding baffles for track work.
If your making spacers for starters then have a look at the zetec starter mod. It will make the sump much easier.
Old sierra starters can struggle starting hot zetec's not helped with sitting near a pan of boiling hot oil and the exhaust.
for every thing you want to do there are a dozen different options depending on using your hands or your wallet or something in between.
You realy will need to add a good litre to the capacity.
More important will be adding baffles for track work.
If your making spacers for starters then have a look at the zetec starter mod. It will make the sump much easier.
Old sierra starters can struggle starting hot zetec's not helped with sitting near a pan of boiling hot oil and the exhaust.
for every thing you want to do there are a dozen different options depending on using your hands or your wallet or something in between.
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