donut
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 09:19 AM |
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X Flow help
I have a X flow and it was mated to an auto box. I am converting it to manual but need to know what i need to take off in order to get the std
flywheel to work.
What do i need to take off from this photo?
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Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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graememk
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 09:22 AM |
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have thought about a bike engine ?
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donut
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 09:27 AM |
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Not for the 100e no!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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mookaloid
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 09:37 AM |
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Does the flywheel not bolt straight on?
Also I would replace that core plug before fitting anything
Cheers
Mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 09:41 AM |
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It's hard to see from your photo, but I think you've still got the adaptor on the end of the crankshaft - that'll need to come off. It
took some 'persuasion', but it's only a tight fit - no fasteners, glue, or whatever.
And don't forget a new bearing in the 'ole!
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 10:50 AM |
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Yep second the replace core plug.
Replace/Fit new spigot bearing, I presume that its being mated to a type nine as opposed to an early three rail. The early three rail gearboxes had a
slightly thicker nose on the input shaft. So if that is the case then you would need a specially made spigot bearing. (I found this out years ago
fitting a Xflow onto a 3 railbox in a Mk1 cortina, had to use the mk2 cortina 3 rail gearbox.)
Fit flywheel & clutch.
Fit engine in car.
Enjoy.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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donut
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 03:42 PM |
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Below is another pic of that part of the engine.
quote:
I think you've still got the adaptor on the end of the crankshaft
Which bit is that? The bronze coloured bit is what the old flywheel bolted onto. Don't i just bolt the new std flywheel to that and
insert a new spigot bearing?
Thanks for the help so far!!
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Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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donut
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 03:45 PM |
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jollygreengiant:
The engine is a GT spec jobby from a Mk2 escort Auto (used GT engines apparently!) and the g/box is from a Mk1 1600GT so the spigot bearing
'should' be easily available. I'll give Bertons a ring in the morning for a new one...and core plug!!
[Edited on 7/3/07 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 03:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
Below is another pic of that part of the engine.
Which bit is that? The bronze coloured bit is what the old flywheel bolted onto. Don't i just bolt the new std flywheel to that and insert a new
spigot bearing?
This picture shows what I think is the end of your crankshaft. Best move is to offer up your manual-type flywheel to the end of the crank - if the
end is about 1/2" too wide for the flywheel recess - you've got an adaptor to remove - the bronze-coloured bit.
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donut
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 03:54 PM |
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Cheers fella, I'll give it a go!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 04:01 PM |
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This may help - a photo of the end of a spare crankshaft. so you know what you're looking for...
The crankcase seal rides on the round bit at the end.
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donut
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 04:16 PM |
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Ok i thought i would have a fiddle with the brass thingy and it almost (with a little help with a screw driver) came off in my hands. The flywheel
fits a treat and all i need is thespigot bearing. Wahoo! 
[Edited on 7/3/07 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 05:58 PM |
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Probably need flywheel bolts as well . Likely to be longer for flywheel than torque convertor
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 06:15 PM |
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I believe that new flywheel bolts are recommended anyway...
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donut
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 07:30 PM |
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Good Point!!!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 11:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
I believe that new flywheel bolts are recommended anyway...
I thought about the thin alloy bellhousing and flimsy bit of alloy panel that separated my legs from the flywheel which is literaly a few inches away
and spent the extra on ARP ones!
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donut
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| posted on 8/3/07 at 07:35 AM |
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Another good point!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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