Dave Bailey
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 10:33 AM |
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Metal spacer - Type 9 - zetec
What is the function of the metal spacer that goes between the gearbox and the engine. Which one have people used? The one that comes with the zetec
does ot align very well with a type 9....
thanks
Dave Bailey
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BenB
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 10:38 AM |
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What the bellhousing?
It aligns the engine in relation to the gearbox and creates space for clutch, release bearing etc etc....
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Peteff
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 11:16 AM |
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The thin steel one that fills the gaps between the bellhousing and the block is there to keep water and crud out of the flywheel and clutch.
It's not really a spacer, I ran an Escort Mk1 estate without one for years without any problems.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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MattCraneCustoms
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 11:20 AM |
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I thought it was used as a sort of gasket, to help keep muck out, and I know several people have made their own, from ally sheet. zetec-cat.co.uk
shows one thats been purpose built.
Regards
Matt
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Dave Bailey
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 11:55 AM |
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thanks guys!
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Danozeman
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 01:36 PM |
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quote:
The thin steel one that fills the gaps between the bellhousing and the block is there to keep water and crud out of the flywheel and clutch.
It's not really a spacer, I ran an Escort Mk1 estate without one for years without any problems.
Indeed. Mines in the bin and it all aligns and works fine. I think people have used the CVH one modified a bit. Id leave it out unless your
rallying.
[Edited on 16/1/07 by Danozeman]
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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BenB
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 02:05 PM |
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Aha- that spacer! 
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 02:11 PM |
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Not sure it's a great idea to totaly omit it, the exposed bottom of the bellhousing would make a great scoop for gravel and general road
debris...
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big_wasa
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 06:04 PM |
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one I made earlier 
 
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Dave Bailey
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 01:34 AM |
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nice job....
wanna make me one?
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stevebubs
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 02:38 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Danozeman
Indeed. Mines in the bin and it all aligns and works fine. I think people have used the CVH one modified a bit. Id leave it out unless your
rallying.
I've used a CVH one attacked with an angry grinder in the centre section.
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Peteff
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 10:12 AM |
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The manufacturer's version has a split in it so you can thread it behind the flywheel and locate it with a dowel before you assemble the engine
and gearbox.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 08:49 PM |
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Not enough time to work on my own sorry.
Not hard, 1.2 mm steel
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TangoMan
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 09:11 PM |
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I used the plate from the Pinto.
I fits with a bit of cutting around the rear main bearing housing and a small plate welded in where the Zetec starter usually fits.
Summer's here!!!!
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bob
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 11:22 PM |
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Same here  i butchered the pinto one i had,looks like its going to work out fine.
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luz008
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 11:10 AM |
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this is an interesting thread - im gonna try this later for my zetec. been wondering about this.
has anyone noticed loads of crap in the bellhousing if not using one of these?
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coozer
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 09:09 PM |
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I am using the one that came with the zetec motor, the only part that needs modifying slightly is where the starter goes, I'm just going to cut
it out...
 
Rescued attachment Starter point.JPG
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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mad4x4
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| posted on 20/1/07 at 11:51 AM |
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you'll fin the start hits the standard sump need to grind the fins off and it will fit.
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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