Type 9 gearbox from a sierra 1600 about 198892 bellhousing to suit the pinto 2000 engine. Used originally in the ford sierra and granada it was then fitted to the ford transit, capri and even p100. Type 9 gearbox in south africa gumtree classifieds in south. As gearbox specialists, bgh geartech have always been interested in the close variants of ford type 9 gearboxes from reconditioning to modifying, and when the type 9 ford gearbox became available it was clear that even they didnt have a long enough first gear to suit many kit cars which is why as gearbox specialists we ensure the kit car gearboxes are.
The one with the black base is a quick shifter, the one with the silver base is believed to be a standard shifter. Mayville auto spares stripping complete ford sapphire 2l gli good pinto injection motor and 5sp type 9 gearbox, still on the vehicles starts and move, lots off spares available also stripping ford escorts, cortina, sierra, sapphire, ford bantum rocam, bantum rustler, ford fiesta, ford ico n, nissan sentra, mercedes benz opel astrakeddet, mazda. The type 9 gearbox is heavy, due to a cast iron casing, and if you are rich then alloy casings can be got from flowtech or bgh gearboxes. Ford gearbox rebuilds click here for the ford type e gearbox the most popular of the ford 4speed rear wheel drive gearboxes were fitted in cars made 3040 years ago. If you own a ford, the order of the various codes on. If a two piece bearing is being used both the inner and outer numbers should be checked. See 9 results for ford type 9 gearbox for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. Type 9 parts catalogue ford type 9 gearbox information.
Part number xt5qmc quarts and xt5dmc 55 gallon drum ford specification is. There has been an eye wateringly expensive custom 6 12 driven availabe for some time from elsewhere, but it dosnt get over the early cars abilty to prematurely wear out, or destroy cltuch plates if driven with. Inforation correct at time of publication check edia. Does anyone know how to adjust the type 9 gearbox at the moment its impossible to change gear quickly or indeed anything other than very slowly with crunching the gears badly. Those in the uk will find some of the problems can be solved with off the shelf parts available from the morgan. Most vehicle transmissions have an id code tag that indicates the transmission model, as well as revealing other information about your vehicle. Ford 5speed gearbox conversion with short remote 1098cc 1275cc fitting instructions this frontline 5speed conversion is designed to be a straight boltin conversion and should require no modification to your car. It is a rear wheel drive rwd 5 speed gearbox that has synchromesh on all gears including reverse, meaning reverse can be selected whilst the car is travelling forward up to 25mph. Ford fusion hev, ford fusion energi phev, ford cmax hev, ford cmax energi phev, lincoln mkz hybrid. Ford transit gearbox repair, inside a gearbox, how to repair a gearbox, recon transit gearbox, taking apart a gearbox, how a gearbox work, how to fix a gear box, want to see inside another gearbox. Mg midget and sprite technical type 9 question its a way off doing, but i have a type 9 which could end up in the sprite. Welcome to our site for mg, triumph and austinhealey car information. Sierra 5speed gearbox conversion this page is all about fitting a sierra 5speed gearbox to a crossflow kent engined 44 1600. Sierra type 9, 5 speed manual conversion of mk2 automatic pinto escort this conversion is not as easy as some people make out but can still be done by the back yard mechanic with some basic skills.
The fivespeed ford type 9 gearbox was the first 5 speed transmission fitted to production ford rwd vehicles. The qbe22z is quaife engineerings 5speed dog engagement ford sierra type 9 gearbox, suitable for classic ford models including the escort mk12 and sierra. Fitting a ford type 9 gearbox to a scimitar gte with essex engine the following missive doesnt contain detailed instructions on how to fit a type 9 gearbox to every variant of scimitar or sabre, but tries to bring together lots of relevant information, some of which is contradictory within different sources. However, these can be machined through, enabling them to be fitted to a heavy duty type gearbox. I have just acquired a ford type 9 gearbox conversion kit, which i hope to fit to my 1275cc mg midgetengined traveller. The type 9 was fine for urban driving but once in 4th on a straight road it was rather noisy if you were making progress. Type 9 ford 5 speed sporting gearboxes b g h gear tech. Type 9, t9, type n, sierra box whatever you want to call it, ford s first reardrive fivespeed gearbox has had an incredible part to play in the classic ford scene second only to the crossflow and pinto engines, that it. This made production easier and cheaper but effectively limited torque capacity to 200 lb. It is worth noting that the bolts that join the bellhousing to the gearbox tapped into the box are an odd size, 12mm x 1. Three different types of fourspeed gearbox have been fitted to sierra models. How to identify codes on ford transmission tags it still. The input shaft is the standard ford 1 diameter 12 spline shaft, and it mates with the standard ford.
The ford type 9 5speed gearbox is a type e 4speed gearbox with a 5th gear added in a spacer placer plate bteween the casing and the tailhousing. It shows the side fill and oil level check plug a few inches up the side of the gearbox, and a flat spot on the bottom with no drain plug. Installing a type 9 gearbox in a vehicle for which it was not originally designed does involve some modifications, especially in order. This gearbox is commonly used for 5 speed conversions on older. Over time some confusion has arisen because the gearboxes have acquired the names 2000e or bullit. Mg midget and sprite technical shortened tail housing ford type 9 i like to lay claim to having first had the idea to shorten the topchange section of the ford sierra type 9 to move the gear lever closer to the position of the original lever rather than have it sit a lot further back. So after a full season of racing the caterham supersport sigmax i decided to treat the car to a full inspection by the guys and girls at mcmillan. This means that engagement of first gear when on the move is far easier and quicker than with a gearbox having a nonsynchro first gear.
The gearbox will need to be completely stripped in order to clean it the way you want to,afair there are also special toolsrequired. The t 9 is arguably the most prolific and longest serving mass produced transmission. Collection for any item is an option as long as the time suits us both but i will only accept cash on collection. Type 9, t9, type n, sierra box whatever you want to call it, ford s first reardrive fivespeed gearbox has had an incredible part to play in the classic ford scene second only to the crossflow and pinto engines, that it often ends up being sat behind. This gearbox is commonly used for 5 speed conversions on older vehicles.
Fitting a ford type 9 gearbox to a scimitar gte with essex. Type 9 parts catalogue buy type 9 gearbox parts here type 9 repair parts this is an old parts catalogue and can be downloaded. Type 9 is a gearbox from ford that was used in ford capri 1. The fifth, or overdrive gear, was added to the fourspeed gearbox by placing it in the extension housing or tailshaft housing. Straight cut gears, i believe this is a type e 4 speed box, came with some mk 2 escort parts now surplus to requirements. Sierra type 9, 5 speed manual conversion of mk2 automatic. First motion transmissions are suppliers and repairers of classic ford manual transmissions and gearboxes. I want to replace the engine for something with more power and wondered if there are option for keeping the type 9. Remove the above and clean, dry and repack the bearing with grease.
Type e gearbox for sale in uk 60 used type e gearboxs. Ford gearbox rebuilds performance classic car parts. If you have the standard mkii escort 4speed box integral bellhousing it probably is a type 2. It came with no cable angle drive or quill so i replaced them and turning the quill works the speedo but the quill doesnt turn with the wheels. It survives to this day as the stalwart for kit cars and club racers. May 2011 95 contact bgh geartech 01580 714114 uk info definitive guide. The gearbox suited to the conversion is the sierra 5speed, also known as the type n or type nine. The type 9 was ford s first fivespeed, rearwheeldrive gearbox, and it is based on the fourspeed type e gearbox. Here is a photo explaining about the differences between the input shaft lengths and front cover types fitted to the ford t9 transmission unit. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. B g h gear tech ford type 9 gearbox kit car gearboxes. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Shortened tail housing ford type 9 mg midget and sprite.
It is important to use the correct fluid, each fluid exhibits different properties and should be used only in the. I should point out from the beginning that this article is based on australian information. Detective work now tells me i have a type 3 gearbox, not a type 9. A wide range of rebuild and repair parts for the ford sierra and granada scorpio 5 speed type 9 gearbox. This transmission is the subject of a massive number of lawsuits alleging ford lied in order to sell cars ford knew had defective transmissions.
Morris minor ford 5speed gearbox conversion with short. Confusingly this is sometimes also referred to as the single rail box. Type 9 speedo drive gear its all recommissioned now including a top end rebuild and remap courtesy of the excellent northampton motorsport but it still doesnt have a working speedo. Please take a moment to read through the instructions before starting the conversion. There has been an ongoing problem with finding a suitable clutch driven plate to undertake a reliable type 9 conversion to your car. The mt75, 5 speed gearbox was designed by ford to replace the t5. Ford sierra type 9 5 speed gearbox repair spares catalogue. Every bellhousing i have seen allows for the stock hydraulic clutch slave and fork. There are a few types of input shaft and tailhousing but basic construction remains similar throughout the different models.
Specific service fluids listed to the right are called for depending on the type of transmission and the year the transmission was built. Fitting a ford type 9 gearbox to a scimitar gte with essex engine. Every time you hit the gas pedal or brake to increase or decrease speed, your transmission is hard at work, shifting gears and regulating torque. Gearbox rebuild upgrade ford type 9 gearbox youtube. I gather that i will need to buy a clutch suitable for use with the ford splines does anyone know which clutch plate i will need to work with the existing mg midget pressure plate. Type 9 gearbox for sale in uk 22 used type 9 gearboxs.
The manual gearbox may be of four or fivespeed type, depending on model. Ford gearbox parts ford type 9 gearbox parts page 2. How to tell what ford type 9 gearbox you have posted on 20 january 2014 posted in ford type 9 gearbox. Some later versions were available with integral bellhousings, although they are more commonly found with removable bellhousings. Ford type 9 5speed installation in the mga gt403 these photos and notes are provided by andy bounsall. We specialise in the rebuild reconditioning and overhaul of classic ford transmissions and gearboxes these include the ford type 9 gearbox, ford type 5, ford type 3, ford type 2, ford type. As standard it has a cast iron casing with an alloy tail. What engines will work with ford type 9 gearbox i am looking at a car with a 2. As gearbox specialists, bgh geartech have always been interested in the close variants of ford type 9 gearboxes from reconditioning to modifying, and when the type 9 ford gearbox became available it was clear that even they didnt have a long enough first gear to suit many kit cars which is why as gearbox specialists we ensure the kit. Ford sierra type 9 5speed dog engagement gearbox with. Spares are available for the type 9 transmission as fitted to ford sierra, ford granada scorpio, ford p100 pick up truck, ford capri, ford transit, caterham seven and various other vehicles.
Scubadude 11252008 hi anton, iirc the type 9 t 9 or type n is a 5speed capri sierra box. Ford fseries super duty body constructionmaterials highstrength fully boxed steel frame, aluminum bed and cab body style bodyonframe trim levels xl, xlt, lariat, king ranch, platinum, limited. Gearbox rebuild spares, bearings and parts for ford transmissions from 1960 to 1995. A four speed ford gearbox will line up nicely with the gear lever hole in an ae86 but the 5 speed type 9 gear lever is further back so some modification of the hole will be required. There are two versions of this gearbox, those with a short input shaft 17.
Chart borgwarner t10, super t10, ford mercury 411 9 bolt curved bottom side cover borgwarner t10, gm as3 410 9 bolt curved bottom side cover borgwarner t10, ford mercury 414 9 bolt curved bottom side cover new process, mopar bbody 422. It was getting very difficult to select first gear and second gear had started to graunch on downchanges. Available only as a complete assembled unit, qbe22z is designed as an outright competiti. Ford type 9 gearbox rebuilds performance classic car parts. Introduced in 1982 the ford type 9 gearbox is still popular today as the first choice of many sportscar drivers. Here is a picture of the ford t9 gearbox seen from the bottom as installed in an mga. Also note castrol smx s 75w85 fully synthetic manual transmission fluid. We can provide a very high specification type 9 ford 5 speed sporting gearbox with third generation helical gears for quiet efficient performance. Ford type 9 gearbox fitting to 1275 midget engine morris.
It was fitted to capris and sierras from around 1983. It was getting very difficult to select first gear and second gear had started to graunch on. The type 9 was a development of the 4speed type e box. If it is the latter, i can help you with the haynes manual. Signs of light use but still excellent condition throughout. When it comes to sourcing a fivespeed gearbox for your rearwheeldrive classic ford, the type9 is the default. Ford type 9 gearbox kit car gearboxes, gearbox specialist. The input shaft is the standard ford 1 diameter 12 spline shaft, and it mates with the standard ford bolt pattern for gearboxes. Jul 27, 2015 the type 9 was fine for urban driving but once in 4th on a straight road it was rather noisy if you were making progress. I have the ford gearbox spec booklet with all those drawings. Really struggling to find workshop manual for one online, anyone got one. Is there a how to guide to shortening the rear extension to the gear lever is further forward.
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