andyharding
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| posted on 12/8/04 at 09:03 PM |
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Footwell width
I'm about to finish my transmission tunnel off and I need to decide the width of the footwell.
It would be preferable to get the engine as far back as possible but I don't think there will be enough room for the pedels if I put the bell
housing more than an inch into the tunnel.
Can anyone tell me the width of the inside of their footwell and if there is room to operate the pedels confortably? I suppose I could always miss out
the brake pedel... 
I'm fitting an 1800 Zetec on twin DCOE 40s and a type 9 box.
Thanks in advance.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 12/8/04 at 09:24 PM |
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I used book dimensions with a type 9, one word of warning, dont set the box too far back, mine coincides with the tunnel uprights and only gives me
5mm clearance either side, 19mm futher forward and I would have 21mm clearance both sides. it is being a real pain to fit the services past the end of
the box.
 
Rescued attachment Box Clearance.jpg
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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jcduroc
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| posted on 15/8/04 at 08:40 PM |
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UJ to type 9
Mark
Which UJ did you use that has the same spline shaft for type 9?
JCM
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 15/8/04 at 08:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jcduroc
Mark
Which UJ did you use that has the same spline shaft for type 9?
Ford Capri, I think all of the mk2&3's will do the job
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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andyharding
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| posted on 15/8/04 at 08:55 PM |
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Thanks for the info.
I think early Sierras have a UJ instead of the rubber thing too.
Are you a Mac user or a retard?
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 15/8/04 at 09:12 PM |
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You're right, it was the first 12,000 made, but there are as rare as hens teeth
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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jcduroc
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| posted on 15/8/04 at 09:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
Ford Capri, I think all of the mk2&3's will do the job
Thanks Mark.
Unfortunetly Capris are pretty rare to be found in Portugal (as scrap, I mean)
JCM
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 15/8/04 at 09:22 PM |
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transit/ldv are sposed to be the same
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 15/8/04 at 09:25 PM |
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I know mk2 transits are ok, it was an easier removal job on the capri.!
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Lars
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| posted on 15/8/04 at 10:23 PM |
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i picked up an rs2000 one which also fits the type9
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 16/8/04 at 06:54 PM |
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Andy, I made my footwells narrower at the bottom, and wider at the top. There is plenty of room for the pedals and this has allowed me to mount the
gearbox far enough back to not need a gear lever extension. I'm not at home at the mo, so can't measure up but will do later if you need
the measurements.
Regards, Ian.
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