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    2.8 inj gearbox to 2.0 pinto?

    am i right in thinking this will mate up to my pinto ? if i cut a bit off the shaft? not sure how much to cut ???

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    Re: 2.8 inj gearbox to 2.0 pinto?

    There are 3 length shafts - 4 pot engines mostly had 175mm shafts, P100's and Transits had 195mm and V6's had 205mm. So need to establish that you have a V6 box and if so, need to reduce by 30mm and also reduce the splines a bit maybe 10mm for additional clearance - I never had this problem, just read it in Classic Ford mag.

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    Re: 2.8 inj gearbox to 2.0 pinto?

    I don't think it's just a matter of cutting the end of the input shaft off with an angle grinder. You would then need to get the end of the shaft machined for the spigot bearing in the crank. It would be much easier to find the correct gearbox and save yourself a lot of hassle.

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    Re: 2.8 inj gearbox to 2.0 pinto?

    i read that you can buy a spacer bracket?

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    Re: 2.8 inj gearbox to 2.0 pinto?

    Quote Originally Posted by mk2 stevie View Post
    i read that you can buy a spacer bracket?
    you would need a spacer around 1/2 thick between the gearbox and bell housing, but many many shafts have been shortened with an angle grinder

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    Re: 2.8 inj gearbox to 2.0 pinto?

    Quote Originally Posted by Forest_rallying View Post
    I don't think it's just a matter of cutting the end of the input shaft off with an angle grinder. You would then need to get the end of the shaft machined for the spigot bearing in the crank. It would be much easier to find the correct gearbox and save yourself a lot of hassle.
    you just cut a bit off the end of it, then grind the splines back a bit, an angle grinder isnt a pretty way of doing it but many have done it that way

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    Re: 2.8 inj gearbox to 2.0 pinto?

    Quote Originally Posted by Forest_rallying View Post
    I don't think it's just a matter of cutting the end of the input shaft off with an angle grinder. You would then need to get the end of the shaft machined for the spigot bearing in the crank. It would be much easier to find the correct gearbox and save yourself a lot of hassle.
    Yes - it really is that simple! What's left of the input shaft after trimming is same dia. so fits the spigot bearing once a chamfer is added, then attack the splines with the 'angry end' (Project Binky reference!). A spacer could be used but will also require the gearstick hole be moved back also and as they tend to conflict with the handbrake lever in 2nd gear its more hassle than its worth!

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    Re: 2.8 inj gearbox to 2.0 pinto?

    Grinder it is then 😂 only metal 👍

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    Re: 2.8 inj gearbox to 2.0 pinto?

    Quote Originally Posted by katana View Post
    There are 3 length shafts - 4 pot engines mostly had 175mm shafts, P100's and Transits had 195mm and V6's had 205mm. So need to establish that you have a V6 box and if so, need to reduce by 30mm and also reduce the splines a bit maybe 10mm for additional clearance - I never had this problem, just read it in Classic Ford mag.
    I did this to mine just cut the shaft by 30mm and chamfer the end

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    Re: 2.8 inj gearbox to 2.0 pinto?

    You'll need a pinto bellhousing as well. The Cologne stud pattern is different.

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    Re: 2.8 inj gearbox to 2.0 pinto?

    Quote Originally Posted by Big Daft Lad View Post
    You'll need a pinto bellhousing as well. The Cologne stud pattern is different.
    yes have an alloy one

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    Re: 2.8 inj gearbox to 2.0 pinto?

    I have done it myself, with a lathe and with simpler contraptions.

    I would however give the spacer option a re-think, if you have the room. 2.8i type 9's are not that common any more and it is nice not to ruin stuff. If it is at all possible to use a spacer that would be my first choice. That would also mean that if you wreck the gearbox, another 2.8i type 9 is a drop-in replacement.

    Gustaf

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