Hello All,
New to the site and have just bought my first Escort Cosworth and could do with some help please!

I'm finding it difficult to select 1st and 2nd gear.
I have a receipt for a full gearbox rebuild (to standard condition) less than 2 years ago.
Car has a 6 paddle clutch and lots of mods to the engine, estimated to be running up to 380bhp.
maybe the clutch and power has killed the new box...

Any ideas what to start on first?
Oil change?
Aadjustment on the clutch?

Is it possible to buy a reconditioning kit for the box, gaskets, bearings etc if it turns out to be this?

Any help would be appreciated!

Also, to drop the box out do I need to drop the engine as well or can it be accessed?

Thanks,
Dan

 

check for play in the gearstick bearings,

or might just be incorect fluid in the box..

sorry cant be more help

 

Try getting more clutch op,ie lift pedel and pull cable from top to give more.Just joined pete241 as with rear neg cam wheels/hub?

 

could just be a worn clutch mate but at that power level a 4x4 box isnt going to last long if used hard unless your really lucky

 

Test clutch op. 1, donot start engine2,select bottom gear3,brakes off4,push clutch in (wenge peddle) and car should roll.easy then you know if you have a disengagement to eng/box. Pete241

 

Thanks for the help people!

Pepa - how do i check for play on the gearstick bearings? In any gear the gearstick does move from side to side but as it's my first ford i'm not sure how much is normal?

Pete - can you give me a bit more detail about your comment to get more clutch op on the cable please?

Also, can anyone tell me if I need to drop the engine down to get the box off if needed?

Thanks,
Dan

 

you should be able to just feel it,
if it moves, but still feels solid when you change gear, then it should be ok..
if you put it in gear and the stick still moves: up; down or left and right, then the bearing is probebly on its way out... basicly if it feels like a pen jabed in jelly then its screwed.

i think the engine can stay where it was but you will have to remove the front and rear props first, the engine is supported forwads/backwards by the gearbox mount so it should lean back enough when you drop the gearbox.

someone correct me if im wrong...

 

Do the rolling in test First the way as above!,if ka dont move then get more pull on cable by peddel and reach over top pull back rachet asembly,so as clicks and cable come towards you,launch yourself upside down and play with it to see how it works.
If first test is ok you wont need to gain more pull. Got it all? Pete 241 or call 01707883641 herts.