HELP PLEASE (with photos)

[slauser]

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hi all, in need of more help please. I have a 78 mk2 automatic shell I am converting with a 2.0 Pinto alloy sump 4 branch manifold and a type 9 gearbox. 1st = where does the clutch cable go into the bulkhead? 2nd = the steering column wont go due to part of the manifold in the way. I believe many of these automatics have been converted so what am I missing? Cheers.

[Blower]

Manifolds are usually different specs , so no 1 make is usually the same , try another 1 ??

As for the clutch cable , this is a mk1 , it has a tube welded throgh the bulkhead at a 45 degree angle , for the cable to be alligned with the pedal , same principle on the mk2

[Graham]

is that an escort manifold? from the way it sits in relation to the floor it could be capri

[slauser]

thanks for the reply's. is there a plate with the tube on it that can be purchased and bolted on rather than welded?. as for the manifold I bought the engine from a mate and the manifold came with it so I have no idea if its a Capri

[Longman]

The plate with the clutch cable tube is fitted to manual shells only I'm afraid. I had to drill the old plate off my auto shell and weld in a donor piece. If your shell is already painted or you can't locate a donor plate/tube, it might be an easier option converting the clutch to hydraulic so the only drilling to your bulkhead is for a small copper pipe.

With the manifold I was thinking Capri or Cortina also

[Erikmex]

And the position of the cable tube has to be bang on with the arc of pedal travel or the cable will wear through. If I was doing mine again I'd defo go hydraulic. It's a mare stopping cables melting with big manifolds.

[slauser]

Many thanks chaps, I will consider these options. appreciate the advice.

[slauser]

would I need to buy a bias pedal box to convert to the hydraulic clutch conversion? also this would do away with the need of a servo tower also?

[sholdowa]

and the clutch cable really doesn't last that long without that tube I can tell you!

[Longman]

would I need to buy a bias pedal box to convert to the hydraulic clutch conversion? also this would do away with the need of a servo tower also?

I think almost by default you'd be forced to use a bias box as I don't think you can get a Hydraulic clutch pedalbox which would still accommodate for the OEM brake linkage setup. From what I'm aware a bias pedal box is only available with/without the hydraulic clutch option.

I suppose you could go for the type of setup Mk1 Twin cams had as I think they had Hydraulic clutches but still retained the tower

[slauser]

seems to be an expensive and difficult option, I think the best thing to do is fabricate a plate with the tube and bolt it to my bulkhead in the correct position to save me welding. that would be the cleanest way I think. as for the manifold I will call burton and order the correct one. thanks for your help.