Type 9 question

**magichat71** · 12-01-2009, 21:09

Is was doing one of many of the jobs on the Mk1, off topping up the oil in the gearbox. As fast as I but it in it was peeing out.
Anyway I have been offered a 5 speed out of a 2.8 capri ( type 9 ). He swears it will fit mine, and be close ratio to boot.

I'm not a total numpty

I think I know a bit, but its the first I heard of this ??? is it true, as he only wants a few quid

**Dave** · 12-01-2009, 21:48

it's true enough, but you need to chop a bit off the input shaft

**Dan** · 12-01-2009, 21:51

yep its what ive got in mine, but the input shaft is an inch too long... can be done with an angle grinder if your happy doing that.. or for a few extra quid when you have it rebuilt

i really like mine, the gap from 1st to 2nd isnt as big as a regular t9 which is nice, and 2nd3rd4th is nice and close.. although i have to say if your used to a 4speed it will feel very clunky on the changes and dont bother with a quick shift kit get a single piece rose jointed jobby, could barely change gear when it was cold with the quick shift kit

**wildman** · 13-01-2009, 00:40

http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/...ighlight=type9

**exboyracer** · 13-01-2009, 09:28

I found that the input shaft was quite different. I had to shorten the nose, chop back the splines and also reduce the diameter of the nose.
I also had to cut about 5mm from the end of the casting that supports the input shaft as it was fouling on the clutch pressure plate

This was on a crossflow BTW.

After all that fiddling (and having to offer up the box about 7 times!) it is a nice gearbox to use, the shift is not quite as slick as the 'Standard' MK1 gearbox but with a quickshift kit it's not far off. As Steely Dan says the ratios are nice as well.

**alladdin** · 13-01-2009, 12:54

you also have to be carefull its not a "visualy similar" 2.3 or even diesel box. count the 1st gear i/p to o/p ratio.

**Pitstop** · 13-01-2009, 17:22

Originally Posted by alladdin

you also have to be carefull its not a "visualy similar" 2.3 or even diesel box. count the 1st gear i/p to o/p ratio.

What should it be then?

**dangerousdave** · 13-01-2009, 18:58

Get it, sell it on to ff mark for his capri and put a normal t9 in?

**magichat71** · 13-01-2009, 20:57

Originally Posted by wildman

http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/...ighlight=type9

The link goes to an ebay site, an i need a log in

**magichat71** · 13-01-2009, 20:58

Originally Posted by alladdin

you also have to be carefull its not a "visualy similar" 2.3 or even diesel box. count the 1st gear i/p to o/p ratio.

Hello there fella, what do you mean by this??
also you live local know of any about ??

**Dave** · 13-01-2009, 21:34

Originally Posted by dangerousdave

Get it, sell it on to ff mark for his capri and put a normal t9 in?

Has Mark bought a Capri then?

**alladdin** · 14-01-2009, 00:15

the 2.8 is the only one with a closer 1st. i cant remember the numbers off hand but you need to count teeth on the 1st gear or turn i/p for 1 full rev of o/p.

**Dan** · 14-01-2009, 00:30

1st on a 2.8 box is 3.36 as opposed to 3.65 on a regular t9... i think

**dangerousdave** · 14-01-2009, 02:15

Originally Posted by Dave

Has Mark bought a Capri then?

Hes had one for years buried somewhere in his garage i think that he wont get out because the box is broke and he doesnt want to pay the money a good one commands