bmxnz11 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 This is the gearbox in question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 It's all about the 2nd and 3rd gear ratios that is the only difference that I know of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESKIN8R Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 It's 1st gear that's different. It's to help take off with 3.54 diff escorts. You don't want to sell box do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I knew it was to do with the ratio's trying to ID is a night mare you just never know till you check the ratio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxnz11 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Luckily its still got the ID tag but hasn't come up trumps. It's 1st gear that's different. It's to help take off with 3.54 diff escorts.You don't want to sell box do you? Not this one sorry, will need all the help to push my heavy van around! If you are keen i could ask a mate of mine. Hes getting rid of a lot of escort gear at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fengqiu Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 jesus christ can you teach me to panel beat? I'll fly to wellington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxnz11 Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 I've lined up a type 9 5spd for the van but I won't be getting that until the current owner sorts out his new gearbox. It's currently in an escort and has had the shifter moved to line up with the original shifter hole in the tunnel. I know it requires a bit of massaging around the bell housing area to make it fit, but I don't know where exactly. Does someone have a spare 5spd or or even the bell housing to borrow so I can make the adjustments before I spray colour. Or even if it's just a few photos with the areas that need touching. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Vans have the big "auto" spec tunnel from factory, from memory you should be able to get a T9 in there without massaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxnz11 Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 13 hours ago, Raizer said: Vans have the big "auto" spec tunnel from factory, from memory you should be able to get a T9 in there without massaging. Ha I new about the auto tunnels but didn't realize the Vans had them. Cheers for that. Good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I still had to knock mine out a bit though, only a little bit. And the shifter is further back so you need to move the shifter hole back and modify the brace underneath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxnz11 Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 19 hours ago, Mof said: I still had to knock mine out a bit though, only a little bit. And the shifter is further back so you need to move the shifter hole back and modify the brace underneath Was it just around the bell housing area you had to knock? Yeah the 5spd I'm getting is currently running in an escort and has had the shifter moved forward to use the original shifter hole. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 1/3 back from the bellhousing flange left side from memory. It was only a few love taps with a solid rubber mallet, didn't even damage the paint. My engine mounts are very soft though and it touched when they flexed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJoe Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 That colour suits it perfectly. The orange and black will be amazing. It also looks like a sweet finish too. Kudos for those skills. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty360 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Love the colour! Looks mint. Great idea re the rear seat. I'd love a van ethier escort or anglia but wondered how I'd fit the kids in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxnz11 Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 22 hours ago, rusty360 said: Love the colour! Looks mint. Great idea re the rear seat. I'd love a van ethier escort or anglia but wondered how I'd fit the kids in it. Thanks man. I think it's the biggest decision when working on a car. I did um and ah for ages and had a few spray outs. A little concerned there may be a bit too much orange with the lack of trim but we'll see when it rolls out. The back seat has no seat belts (pre 77) and no side windows so it's not a great place to be, but atleast the option to have a 3rd or 4th person is a bonus. Think I'll stick with the original brown vinyl color to keep it period. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxnz11 Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Had my block machined out to 40thou. Does anyone have any 1300 +40 pistons they would like to sell me? Will get the crank sorted too if anyone knows a hutt valley based place who's good to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Knock the nut off and install a rivnut? Easier than chopping up the skin. e.g ToolShed Rivet Nut Set M3-M8 (thetoolshed.co.nz) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxnz11 Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 59 minutes ago, Nominal said: Knock the nut off and install a rivnut? Easier than chopping up the skin. e.g ToolShed Rivet Nut Set M3-M8 (thetoolshed.co.nz) Looks the goods and the bonnet hook would hide it. Trouble is the tap was halfway through the nut when it let go so I haven't been able to separate the tap from the nut. Might be able to make something to get behind and lock it in place/thin bent spanner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Can you drill a hole or two on either side of the tap, then tack the nut back in from the front side. Like how you do 'spot' welds with a mig. ... the tap is holding the nut in the right place, then when it's tacked, you will be able to remove the tap/finish cleaning the thread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty360 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I was about to say how about a riv nut, they do inserts in alloy, stainless, steel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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