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timnuttuk

posted on 22/1/08 at 09:02 AM Reply With Quote
zetec clutch

I'm converting from pinto to Zetec.
Bought myself a 1800 Zetec flywheel as it is 4lb ligher. I just recieved a 1800 clutch which fits nicely to the flywheel - so far so good.

However, the splined center of the 1800 clutch plate (from a 1800 fiesta) is smaller than the splined center of the original 2.0l clutch from a mondeo. I'm guessing the smaller clutch plate won't fit onto the type 9 splined shaft.

Am I correct, and what can I do?

Thanks






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coozer

posted on 22/1/08 at 09:53 AM Reply With Quote
I bought a 1.8 clutch kit off ebay which I believe was intended for a Mondeo. However the old clutch that came with the engine from an Escort fitted the type 9 OK.

Its all down to which type of FWD gearbox was fitted to the donor. some of the smaller cars had different engines with a 20 spline input shaft.

This site may be of help:

http://www.zetecinside.com/xr2/gearbox.htm

Steve





1972 V8 Jago

1980 Z750

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bob

posted on 22/1/08 at 10:06 AM Reply With Quote
I used an early mondeo clutch 220mm with the 23 spline input for my 1800 zetec to type 9 box.

My info came from chris gibbs site, i've copied the info here.

Ford Zetec to MT75 5-speed Information courtesy of David East - EM Engineering (Website)

The Mondeo / Escort Zetec and the MT75 box match up very well.

First point is the MT75 is much wider than a Type 9 ensure you have enough room in the tunnel to fit it.

A Zetec 1.8 flywheel and therefore a 1.8 Escort clutch can be used Ford Finis No: 5028341.

If you have a 2 litre manual Zetec with a 2.0L flywheel the clutch kit required is Ford Finis No: 5030183 The 1.8 flywheel can be fitted to the 2 litre, The 1.8 flywheel is smaller and lighter and therefore the engine is freer revving.

The Zetec engine will need to be fitted with a spigot bearing in the centre of the flywheel to accommodate the input shaft of the gearbox. It's not required by the original Mondeo / Escort gearbox . It is a Standard Ford part Finis No:1596468

The clutch release bearing must be modified to get correct clutch pedal operation. Westfield part number is 3243009. Don't tell them it's for a locost :-)) just ask for a modified clutch release bearing :-))). Tel:01344 400077

The starter motor. on UK Zetecs its located, inlet manifold side of the engine at the LHS (engine is Transverse in Mondeo and Escort. The MT75 gearbox wants it to be on the other side. (exhaust manifold side) To accommodate this use a Lucas LR707 starter it's a simple bolt on fit.

Lastly you can fill in any unsightly gaps between the engine and the gearbox by using a Sierra Sandwich plate. It fits between the engine and the gearbox bell housing (save hours of work making up fiddly little plates, Part No: FINIS 6559240).



Ford Zetec to Type 9 - 5 speed Information courtesy of David East - EM Engineering (Website)

There is some evidence that the type 9 is not really up to the power of the Zetec, but there are plenty of cars with this combination so here goes!

You will need a spigot bearing this fits in the crank shaft Ford part No.1596468.

Escort flywheel Ford part No.1034879 should be with engine.

Flywheel bolts Ford part No.6952658 cost £0.06 need six replace these bolts to be safe each time you remove the flywheel

Clutch kit exchange Ford part No.5029603

Clutch release bearing Q’Hazel CCT 133.

Clutch cable Q’Hazel QCC1057

Starter motor Ford part No.5027644

If you get the gearbox from the scrap yard, get the bellhousing to gearbox bolts as these are a none industry standard bolt.

The bolts engine to bellhousing are standard 8.8 HT M10 x 40mm socket set screws and spring and plain washers.






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bob

posted on 22/1/08 at 10:11 AM Reply With Quote
Above info is not new and price of a flywheel bolt may have gone up 10 fold but still cheap at fords.

Here is some more good reading

zetec info link






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