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    Question Black top Zetec (1.8) on a Mazda rx8 gear box

    I need help I am fitting a 1.8 Zetec from Ginetta G20 into a Mazda RX8. Standard clutch and fly wheel,
    Standard gear box, slave cylinder and release bearing. I have a 3mm adapter plate fitted.
    I have the engine and gear box on an engine stand every thing bolts up o/k.
    Problem is I cannot get enough travel on the release bearing to disconnect the drive.
    Has anyone done the same conversion and had this problem and how did you overcome it?
    Any help would be appreciated.

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    Re: Black top Zetec (1.8) on a Mazda rx8 gear box

    i believe you either need to space the release bearing forward or increase length of the pivot pin (end of release arm)

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