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Author: Subject: Help wanted. Aj30 / Duratec 30
big_wasa

posted on 22/6/21 at 09:08 PM Reply With Quote
Block is the same, sumps and heads are different.
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CosKev3

posted on 23/6/21 at 07:19 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
Block is the same, sumps and heads are different.


Between a AJ30 auto and manual?

Only ever bought autos,what's the difference in the heads?

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big_wasa

posted on 23/6/21 at 08:17 AM Reply With Quote
I was thinking jag v ford rather than auto v manual.
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Partofthechaos

posted on 8/7/21 at 07:59 PM Reply With Quote
It Fits!

It only bloody fits! :-D

Engine Fits
Engine Fits


It is tight though...

Gearbox tight
Gearbox tight


Current head scratchers to sort (any ideas?):

Clutch master cylinder needs to be 90mm max, current one is too long
Reverse switch on the gearbox can't be installed as the 'box is hard up against the chassis
Ground clearance is about 50mm

Once I have nailed those I can move onto engine mounts, exhaust, clutch, flywheel (and compatibility with the starter), engine management, prop shaft, oil filter and inlet manifold spacers. Then the engine swap aspect is complete and I can continue building the car!

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big_wasa

posted on 8/7/21 at 08:09 PM Reply With Quote
That’s made me smile

Re the slave, what about a concentric slave in the bell housing ?

Re the reverse, if it’s registered and doesn’t have one fitted you don’t need one. But I didn’t think the switch stood out that much.

I hope to get back on with mine at the end of the month. Just trying to get the car more ready to take it.

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mgb281

posted on 8/7/21 at 08:22 PM Reply With Quote
Try the mazda 6 slave cylinder, cheap and cheerful;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113323593379?fits=Model%3AMazda6&hash=item1a629ccea3:g:Yr4AAOSwsD1bzXGX

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Partofthechaos

posted on 8/7/21 at 08:25 PM Reply With Quote
It's the master cylinder which is too long, not even thought about the slave yet!

The reverse switch isn't massive, but still too big for the current location, I will get a picture tomorrow to explain. Unfortunately it still needs to be IVAed. Think the chassis may need some adjustment.

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Partofthechaos

posted on 8/7/21 at 08:27 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by Partofthechaos
It's the master cylinder which is too long, not even thought about the slave yet!

The reverse switch isn't massive, but still too big for the current location, I will get a picture tomorrow to explain. Unfortunately it still needs to be IVAed. Think the chassis may need some adjustment.


Thank you, that looks just right for the slave. Still need to find a stumpy master for the pedal end, currently it's too close to the adapter plate.

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big_wasa

posted on 8/7/21 at 08:34 PM Reply With Quote
Depending on how tall you are what about a top mount pedal box ?
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Partofthechaos

posted on 8/7/21 at 08:47 PM Reply With Quote
Yes, that would work better. The current one was an extra and recommended as an upgrade, so if I can use it it would be preforable. Maybe I could flip it round...
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40inches

posted on 8/7/21 at 10:31 PM Reply With Quote
I used a Pendulum clutch pedal from obp, works very well.
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big_wasa

posted on 9/7/21 at 05:44 AM Reply With Quote
^^ yep that's the sort of thing I meant. ^^
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Partofthechaos

posted on 9/7/21 at 06:29 AM Reply With Quote
Ooh, that looks funky! The current pedal box is obp so compatability is possible. When I spoke to them all they could say was that I should take advice from my garage. I tried explaining that I was my garage, but they couldn't work it out. I will see if I can find an obp catalogue.
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40inches

posted on 9/7/21 at 08:41 AM Reply With Quote
Just checked and the OBP pedal is now twice the price that I paid
This one looks good? https://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=23085

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big_wasa

posted on 9/7/21 at 08:51 AM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by Partofthechaos
Ooh, that looks funky! The current pedal box is obp so compatability is possible. When I spoke to them all they could say was that I should take advice from my garage. I tried explaining that I was my garage, but they couldn't work it out. I will see if I can find an obp catalogue.


Did you speak to obp or a distributor ? Grant The md of obp used to own Luego, one of the big and original 7 style kit manufactures.

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Partofthechaos

posted on 9/7/21 at 09:23 AM Reply With Quote
I thought I was talking to obp, but it was via email, might get a better response by phone.
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