type 9 gearbox onto 1600 xflow mk1

[Jack-Cortina]

Whats needed to do the above?

Also is the gearstick hole in the wrong place and need cutting out and moving back?

Thanks

[1980escort]

You will need an rs2000 clutch cable, a cortina speedo cable, a clutch plate (talbot sunbeam i think). You will need to move the gearstick hole and the gearbox mounts and also open up the tunnel a bit too. Call gs escort they will have everything you need

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[whitey]

i don't think its as hard as that? later type 9's don't have a speedo drive so be carefull. ill try and remember how mines been done

[whitey]

retrorides.proboards.com/thread/101024
That thread might help. depending on what the engine transmission set up is going in, youll need to figure out mounting points for the gear box, making the tunnel bigger you could use a hamer or welder dependant on the finish : ) I'm pretty sure all the engine will need is a pinto fly wheel and clutch ,cable. i would have throught ebay would be the place to go. the gearstick hole has to move, be careful not to put it to far back as the gearstick will hit the hand brake cable.if mouting in an escot you can move the box and engine slightly towards the slam panel ( couple of inches) to keep the gearbox tunnel area uncluttered. It also might be worth putting an insection hole in the gearbox tunnel so you can top up gearbox fluid.

just realsied ive basically said what 1980's escort has said sorry mate

[Deleted]

I have just done this.
I need only add that I used blocks I got off Graeme at G.S.Escorts that avoid having to drill new holes. They bolt to the crossmember and are longer than standard so you can bolt them to the original gearbox mounts.
The wee inspection hatch for oil is a brilliant idea as otherwise its a f**ker to do!