big_wasa
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| posted on 22/6/21 at 09:08 PM |
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Block is the same, sumps and heads are different.
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CosKev3
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| posted on 23/6/21 at 07:19 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
Block is the same, sumps and heads are different.
Between a AJ30 auto and manual?
Only ever bought autos,what's the difference in the heads?
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big_wasa
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| posted on 23/6/21 at 08:17 AM |
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I was thinking jag v ford rather than auto v manual.
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Partofthechaos
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| posted on 8/7/21 at 07:59 PM |
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It Fits!
It only bloody fits! :-D
 
Engine Fits
It is tight though...
 
Gearbox tight
Current head scratchers to sort (any ideas?):
Clutch master cylinder needs to be 90mm max, current one is too long
Reverse switch on the gearbox can't be installed as the 'box is hard up against the chassis
Ground clearance is about 50mm
Once I have nailed those I can move onto engine mounts, exhaust, clutch, flywheel (and compatibility with the starter), engine management, prop shaft,
oil filter and inlet manifold spacers. Then the engine swap aspect is complete and I can continue building the car!
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big_wasa
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| posted on 8/7/21 at 08:09 PM |
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That’s made me smile 
Re the slave, what about a concentric slave in the bell housing ?
Re the reverse, if it’s registered and doesn’t have one fitted you don’t need one. But I didn’t think the switch stood out that much.
I hope to get back on with mine at the end of the month. Just trying to get the car more ready to take it.
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mgb281
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| posted on 8/7/21 at 08:22 PM |
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Try the mazda 6 slave cylinder, cheap and cheerful;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113323593379?fits=Model%3AMazda6&hash=item1a629ccea3:g:Yr4AAOSwsD1bzXGX
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Partofthechaos
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| posted on 8/7/21 at 08:25 PM |
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It's the master cylinder which is too long, not even thought about the slave yet!
The reverse switch isn't massive, but still too big for the current location, I will get a picture tomorrow to explain. Unfortunately it still
needs to be IVAed. Think the chassis may need some adjustment.
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Partofthechaos
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| posted on 8/7/21 at 08:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Partofthechaos
It's the master cylinder which is too long, not even thought about the slave yet!
The reverse switch isn't massive, but still too big for the current location, I will get a picture tomorrow to explain. Unfortunately it still
needs to be IVAed. Think the chassis may need some adjustment.
Thank you, that looks just right for the slave. Still need to find a stumpy master for the pedal end, currently it's too close to the adapter
plate.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 8/7/21 at 08:34 PM |
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Depending on how tall you are what about a top mount pedal box ?
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Partofthechaos
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| posted on 8/7/21 at 08:47 PM |
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Yes, that would work better. The current one was an extra and recommended as an upgrade, so if I can use it it would be preforable. Maybe I could flip
it round...
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40inches
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| posted on 8/7/21 at 10:31 PM |
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I used a Pendulum clutch pedal from obp, works very well.
 
Description
 
Description
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big_wasa
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| posted on 9/7/21 at 05:44 AM |
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^^ yep that's the sort of thing I meant. ^^
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Partofthechaos
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| posted on 9/7/21 at 06:29 AM |
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Ooh, that looks funky! The current pedal box is obp so compatability is possible. When I spoke to them all they could say was that I should take
advice from my garage. I tried explaining that I was my garage, but they couldn't work it out. I will see if I can find an obp catalogue.
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40inches
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| posted on 9/7/21 at 08:41 AM |
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Just checked and the OBP pedal is now twice the price that I paid
This one looks good? https://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=23085
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big_wasa
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| posted on 9/7/21 at 08:51 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Partofthechaos
Ooh, that looks funky! The current pedal box is obp so compatability is possible. When I spoke to them all they could say was that I should take
advice from my garage. I tried explaining that I was my garage, but they couldn't work it out. I will see if I can find an obp catalogue.
Did you speak to obp or a distributor ? Grant The md of obp used to own Luego, one of the big and original 7 style kit manufactures.
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Partofthechaos
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| posted on 9/7/21 at 09:23 AM |
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I thought I was talking to obp, but it was via email, might get a better response by phone.
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