Russiow
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 posted on 4/2/07 at 10:34 AM |
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Redtop>Omega gearbox again
Hi Guys,
Can anyone tell me if there is a good reason why I can't use the later pot style flywheel with the RWD Omega gearbox??
It has a concentric realease bearing so may need spacing to work properly.
But otherwise I can't see why not!!
Help
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chrsgrain
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| posted on 4/2/07 at 12:12 PM |
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I used the standard red top engine and bolted it to a standard omega 'box - only thing I has to do was get a spacer turned up in ali to bring
the relsease bearing forward - I think by 22mm - but don't quote me on that!
Everything looks fine so far.
Chris
Spoing! - the sound of an irony meter breaking...
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MkIndy7
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| posted on 4/2/07 at 12:41 PM |
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You'll also need the bearing that goes in the end of the Crankshaft as well, for some reason the FWD gearboxed engines don't need/have
this.
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chrsgrain
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| posted on 4/2/07 at 01:32 PM |
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Yep - good point - got mine from Ford, about £3 I think.
Chris
Spoing! - the sound of an irony meter breaking...
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Russiow
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| posted on 4/2/07 at 03:20 PM |
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Cheers guys...
It's looking like it may work then.
Just one more thing, which flywheel and clutch do u run???
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Stu16v
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| posted on 4/2/07 at 09:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Russiow
Hi Guys,
Can anyone tell me if there is a good reason why I can't use the later pot style flywheel with the RWD Omega gearbox??
It has a concentric realease bearing so may need spacing to work properly.
But otherwise I can't see why not!!
Help
Why do you want to use the pot type flywheel?
Dont just build it.....make it!
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Russiow
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| posted on 4/2/07 at 09:32 PM |
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Because i have one!!!
What do you suggest??
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MkIndy7
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| posted on 5/2/07 at 05:46 PM |
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Am pretty sure the earlier Flywheel is lighter by a considerable amount (something stupid like 2.5kg!) so it would make more sence to use that.
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ned
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| posted on 5/2/07 at 06:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MkIndy7
Am pretty sure the earlier Flywheel is lighter by a considerable amount (something stupid like 2.5kg!) so it would make more sence to use that.
my flywheel only weighs 2.5kg  
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Russiow
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| posted on 5/2/07 at 08:44 PM |
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So if I get an early flywheel and matching clutch that should work with the omega gearbox.
All I will need to do is make up a spacer for the slave.
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MkIndy7
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| posted on 5/2/07 at 08:51 PM |
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Can't help you with the RWD conversion cos mines still in a FWD tin-top, just found the weights tho:
7kg for early and 9.5kg for late
Can't remember which flywheel type mine is but its had about 2kg taken off the factory flywheel weight and thats in a 1Tonne tin top so
i'd aim to get the lighter one... or even buy a lightned flywheel in the 1st place.
2.5 Kg Ned that should rev rather freely 
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ned
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| posted on 5/2/07 at 09:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MkIndy7
2.5 Kg Ned that should rev rather freely
yes it does thanks
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/IMG_1707b.jpg
this one is even lighter but sadly not mine, requires custom starter as is smaller diameter ring gear aswell
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/IMG_1906b.jpg
beware, I've got yellow skin
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