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 ???
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 ???
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 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.
i read that you can buy a spacer bracket?
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!
Grinder it is then 😂 only metal 👍
You'll need a pinto bellhousing as well. The Cologne stud pattern is different.
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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