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Are bellhousings the same for xflow and sierra engines?
theohighland - 13/6/07 at 12:46 PM

Hi, I am in need of a bellhousing to go between my type 9 and xflow, but realise i am more likely to find one off a type 9 in a sierra.

So my question is will this fit a xflow?

Cheers
Theo

andylancaster3000 - 13/6/07 at 12:53 PM

Yes it will fit. Most 4 cylinder ford blocks are the same bolt pattern. Exceptions are the newer duratecs and zetec se blocks.

theohighland - 13/6/07 at 01:14 PM

excellent, thanks very much.

my next question then is which sierra's used a type 9, rather han the MT75?

Cheers again,

Theo

vinny1275 - 13/6/07 at 01:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by theohighland
excellent, thanks very much.

my next question then is which sierra's used a type 9, rather han the MT75?

Cheers again,

Theo


IIRC, they changed at about 1988 / 1989. Also IIRC, the MT75 bellhousing is part of the gearbox, and not removeable. I've seen quite a few on Ebay over the past few months, so should be easy to get hold of...

HTH


Vince

theohighland - 13/6/07 at 01:41 PM

yeah i have a dohc with MT75 already and the bellhousings is a part of the casing and non removeable, but i have a book chassis so am now going to use a xflow and type9, which i have, just need the bellhousing now to put them together

will give my local breakers a call

Memphis Twin - 13/6/07 at 02:34 PM

Mt75 is a much stronger box than the Type 9 ...if you can get it to fit, I'd use that.

speedyxjs - 13/6/07 at 03:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Memphis Twin
Mt75 is a much stronger box than the Type 9 ...if you can get it to fit, I'd use that.


I believe the MT75 is wider than a Type 9 though.

zilspeed - 13/6/07 at 03:59 PM

There are also type 9s out there with an integral pig iron bell housing.

I'm not suggesting for a second that you would want one, but they do exist.

rusty nuts - 13/6/07 at 04:43 PM

Got a cast iron bell housing you can have if you get stuck although postage may be a bit high

stevebubs - 13/6/07 at 06:46 PM

quote:
Originally posted by theohighland
excellent, thanks very much.

my next question then is which sierra's used a type 9, rather han the MT75?

Cheers again,

Theo


Ones with Reverse located in the top left.

MikeRJ - 14/6/07 at 02:04 PM

Try to get hold of an RS2000 bellhousing (or buy new from Rally Design). The weight saving over the cast iron lump is very significant.