Duncan Mould
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| posted on 7/8/08 at 08:51 PM |
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X flow needs a 5 speed
Can anyone tell me if a type 9 bok will fit on to a X flow?
if not what do I need to keep an eye out for?
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DavidM
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| posted on 7/8/08 at 10:44 PM |
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Yes a type 9 will fit a crossflow. I converted my 1300 from a 1.3 Escort 4 speed (type 2?) to type 9.
New propshaft
New clutch kit from Early 1.6 Sierra 190mm dia 23 spline (although pressure plate is the same as Escort)
I used the blanking plate from the Type 9, but had to make the hole in that bigger to fit the inertia starter. Otherwise starter was direct fit.
Flywheel is OK
I used the Escort gearbox mount, but reduced in width to fit further back in the tunnel.
Existing speedo cable was ok, but I had to bring it out through the side of the tunnel and loop it around the driver's footwell. Alternative to
this is to buy an angle drive but they're about £60. Calibration of the speedo appears unchanged.
I had to make some mods to the tunnel to get it to fit, which consisted moving a lower crossmember further back and removing the parts I welded in to
suit my old remote set up. In the end I managed to get it fitted such that my engine is still in exactly the same place as it was with the 4 speed.
I also made a remote for the type 9 similar to that detailed on David Jenkins website.
I had to change from an Escort to a Cortina clutch cable.
I had to make a new section for the tunnel top as the gearlever comes through in a slightly different place, and had to modify my petrol pipe to make
room for the greater bulk of the type 9 in the tunnel.
Overall it's worth the effort, although you'll find 1st is quite a bit shorter and 2nd is quite a bit longer.
If you need any part numbers, let me know and I'll look them out for you.
David
Proportion is Everything
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 8/8/08 at 07:31 AM |
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Yes - as David said, it's a very popular and common swap. If you struggle to get clutch parts then Burtons have them - they even list them
specially in their catalogue. If you do buy from them, phone your order in; tell them what you're doing and they'll advise you on the
parts you will need (they're very knowledgeable on Ford engine/gearbox combinations). You might need a new clutch release bearing, as you have
to get one that matches the fingers on the clutch cover (if the existing one doesn't).
Apart from that, you'll want a standard box, i.e. not from a diesel or a 2.3 litre (I think). Someone on here posted a great link to a magazine
article about Type 9s - try a search.
The first gear is too low - I only use mine if I'm crawling in traffic, or starting up a steep hill. Most other times I don't go lower
than 2nd. All the other gears are OK for me, but perhaps not for perfectionists! There are companies making modified Type 9 boxes with useful and
well-spaced ratios throughout, but they don't come cheap. I wish that I could afford one, as it would improve my 0-60 times better than a few
hundred Pounds spent on engine tuning! 
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a4gom
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| posted on 8/8/08 at 08:17 AM |
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Not sure of your location but theres one sat on my garage floor in Keighley, West Yorks.
Complete as it dropped out of the car with the standard mount, bell housing and release arm, thrust bearing, revers light switch and I have a stick
which was bent to clear the dash in a westfield.
I haven't used it but was assured it was ok in the donor. I gave £80 for it.
Andy
Perfect planning prevents pi$$ poor performance!
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02GF74
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| posted on 8/8/08 at 08:51 AM |
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you don't say where you are but I have 5 speed type nine, £ 30 - dunno condition but wold expect it need rebuild.
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Duncan Mould
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| posted on 8/8/08 at 04:11 PM |
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In stoke on trent but thanks for everyones help.
Starting to think about this years winter project.
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