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Zetech 1800 to type 9 gearbox
motojohn - 20/7/18 at 06:22 PM

i know may have been asked before but how hard is it to fit a zetech engine to a type 9 gearbox i only ask as im thinking of junking my very old motor for something with fuel injection .
thanks for any information


Schrodinger - 20/7/18 at 07:17 PM

It's fairly straight forward, they bolt together on most of the holes but you will need to get the correct starter, clutch and thrust bearing.


Ugg10 - 20/7/18 at 07:22 PM

And need to put a spigot bear in in the zetec crank shaft end, stock ford Sierra part.

I posted some info on this thread, I think it tells you what clutch, starter and spigot bearing to use.

https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=212368

[Edited on 20/7/18 by Ugg10]


tims31 - 21/7/18 at 05:48 AM

Yep, as said fairly easy to do.

I've posted details on my build blog for a 2.0ltr zetec which is much the same.

[url=http://www.martinsfurybuild.co.uk/engine.html#ClutchGearboxBellhousing]http://www.martinsfurybuild.co.uk/engine.html#ClutchGearboxBellhousing[/ur l]

[Edited on 21/7/18 by tims31]

[Edited on 21/7/18 by tims31]


big_wasa - 21/7/18 at 11:44 AM

You can also get a pinto style Zetec flywheel that will take your pinto clutch and starter ect. Just add a spigot bearing.


chris - 21/7/18 at 03:31 PM

The 1.8 flywheel and 2ltr pinto clutch fit together with some minor fettling and use pinto thrust bearing so just starter motor Ls707 r I got mine on ebay £80


chris - 21/7/18 at 03:38 PM

Oops

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big_wasa - 21/7/18 at 04:53 PM

As you can see there are 101 ways to get the job done.


motojohn - 22/7/18 at 07:01 AM

thanks food for thought, im still not sure what engine i will use weather to go for something modern and fuel injected or go old school with a pinto and twin webbers