hi there
does the type 9 gearbox fit straight onto an 2.0 l dohc engine ?
i have joined the two together but im not sure its right
thanks in advance
stu

MT75 fits zetec, type 9 fits the same Zetec, so cant see a problem with your config.

BTW 2.0L DOHC's aren't a popular engine on here, expensive to maintain, and a heavy lump for not a lot of power, as I found out, and went Zetec.

Done the other way with the Mt75 box on to say a zetec you need a spacer on the thrust bearing to make up the gap left by the super chunky Dohc fly wheel.

Using that logic a standard bearing in a type 9 would be hard up to the clutch with no room for ware ?

^^^^^ good point forgot about that flywheel, better suited to an olympic weight lifting bar...

ok thanks
that might explain why the release arm is really stiff
ok im thinking maybe i should change my engine plan

westfield do a spaced bearing ready to go
les.g

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Originally posted by les g
westfield do a spaced bearing ready to go
les.g

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A maye of mine has coupled the yupe 9 to the DOHC in his modified Dutton Sierra, He had to shave about 10mm off the flywheel but apart from that it was an easy job and it runs fine with it.


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ok so no matter what im going to have to remove engine again damn it
so is it better to go for an mt75 box or
im still toying with the idea of changing engine?

the MT75 box is a bit wider than the type 9 and doesn't always fit into locost's. Take some measurements first but if it fits then why not use it, its a good smooth gearbox and stronger than the type 9.

If you have to remove that engine any way why put it back

yes thats what i was thinking aswell ill have to decide wether pinto or zetec its an cost thing really

Zetec is really cheap, I doubt you could get a pinto cheaper. I paid £200 for mine delivered and I'm sure now I could have paid less.

yes i have seen an 1.8 zetec on ebay for 160 with shortned sump and mounts but no carbs or inlet manifold or ecu
is that good value?

With shortned sump that looks pretty good. No one uses the stock ECU and I got my bike carbs for £40, make and manifold and away you go.

b******s its been sold for £90
ahhhh