As the title - what sort of donor can I get this out of. I am 99% sure I want a zetec and after reading all the arguments - this seems the most flexible way.

I would rather buy a donor than parts as I obviously need uprights/brakes/diff/prop/column etc. and this seems the cheapest way.

Thanks, David.

[Edited on 17/2/06 by Mansfield]

Early sierra. If the box is relatively smooth on the outside, it's a type 9, if it's a ribbed case and bellhousing, it's an MT75.

You could also try a late model 4 cylinder Capri - around B reg - ish.

How early Sierra?

pre 90 is most guaranteed, or newer with a crap engine. Avoid later 2 litres etc, as these are much more likely to have mt75.

I believe the position of the reverse is different on the two, cant be sure which way though. (mt75 lift and right, t9 press and left?) So easy to check.

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Originally posted by JoelP
I believe the position of the reverse is different on the two, cant be sure which way though. (mt75 lift and right, t9 press and left?) So easy to check.

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"newer with a crap engine" suits me. Are you talking 1.8 CVH or 1.6 PINTO?

i have an 89 1600 pinto with a t9, so id start there. Then again, i think both are.

The reverse position is more reliable though.

MT75 works with zetec conversion.
I have one for sale as it happens on ebay

i have an mt75 you can have for £30

I took one out of a G plate 1800 Sierra

Most reliable method.

Reverse Top Left - Type 9
Reverse Bottom Right - MT75

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Originally posted by stevebubs
I took one out of a G plate 1800 Sierra

Most reliable method.

Reverse Top Left - Type 9
Reverse Bottom Right - MT75

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I've just cut this from the zetecinside site in the gearbox section.

Type 9 Type 9

The Type 9 was Fords first RWD five speed box, and based on the Type E. This gearbox is commonly used for 5 speed conversions on older vehicles. Some later versions were available with integral bellhousings, although they are more commonly found with removable bellhousings. A 4wd version of this box was also available for the early XR4x4 models. Power rating: Approx 200BHP

Fitted in:
Capri 1.6/2.0 02/83 on
Capri 2.8 11/82 on
Sierra 1.6/1.8/2.0 to 12/88
Sierra XR4i
Sierra XR4x4 2.8

The V6 2.8 boxes will have a deeper bellhousing and longer input shaft so avoid them. I think they are confusing the two when they say the T9 is later available with integral bellhousing.

[Edited on 18/2/06 by Peteff]