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Spigot bearing type problem
brianthemagical - 1/9/09 at 08:58 PM

Hi peeps.

I'm currently trying to fit an FWD engine into an RWD kit. It's a 1.3 endura type engine, MPI from a fiesta replacing a 1.3 cross flow for a short time.
The problem i've now come across is that there doesn't appear to enough of a hole in the crank for the input shaft and spigot bearing. I've measured and compared it with the cross flow, and it won't fit.

So, what are the options. Is it likely there's a bush in there that's in the way?
Will i need to do some kind of modification, either to the crank or input shaft. Or is it just a massive no go?

Thanks for the Help.

coozer - 1/9/09 at 10:22 PM

Oh dear, endura engine is crap.. if your after small capacity wouldn't one of the 1.25 zetec se's be better

MikeRJ - 1/9/09 at 10:52 PM

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Originally posted by coozer
Oh dear, endura engine is crap.. if your after small capacity wouldn't one of the 1.25 zetec se's be better


Quite a lot of work and expense to fit to a RWD application though.

I suspect the Endura crank will need to be machined to take a spigot bearing.

brianthemagical - 2/9/09 at 05:48 PM

Thanks for the help.
The reason i'm using the engine i'm using is 'cause it's free.

Will it be a drill with the crank still in place kind of job, or crank out and milling machine? That'd probs negate the cheapness of the engine.

Thanks again.