Gearbox fitting help needed!

[mk1rob]

Hi! Just got my type 9 gearbox back from being rebuilt, but im having problems getting it back in. The cars only jacked up just over a foot so its a bit awkward. Ive got the gearbox up to the right level supported on a jack and some blocks of wood at the mo and the shaft in the bell housing has just made it into the clutch hole. The bellhousing is about an inch off the engine but i cant budge it any further.

Has anyone got any tips on how i can get it butted up to the engine? Its a mk1 escort with pinto if that makes any difference?

Thanks

[Jiffer]

never done it that way, years ago we used to hot hod mk1 and mk2s with pintos and we only ever fitted them engine and gear box in one, dont know if this is the norm but only know what I did in the past.

[escortmatt]

it is tight but i backs up the front of the engine so its tilted right back

then a fair bit of wiggling and she go

[over_head_cam]

I know it's a silly question and I don't mean it in a rude way, but have you lined the clutch up properly?

[livewire7116]

Have you tried turning the front crank pulley or the rear end of the output shaft? sometimes a short break and cup of tea helps

[emu]

I think i'd agree with OHCs suggestion and check the clutch plate alignment Sounds like the input shaft is engaging with the clutch plate , but isnt lined up quite right to fit into the crank.

[Ste-V]

I know it's a silly question and I don't mean it in a rude way, but have you lined the clutch up properly?

 

Yeah, that'd be the first place I would start, is it lined up properly? Or like livewire said, It wont slot straight in, try turning crank pulley and/or rotating box while you try to slide it in? (Will probs have to remove trolley jack)

[GT_lenny]

^^^what they said, take the box out the way anst make sure the clutch plates not moved as you took the 'box out, once your happy its lined up have another go and if its the same try putting it in gear and turning the output shaft as you push it in,

[mk1rob]

Thanks for all the help people! much appreciated! Ill give it ago

[rudel]

Had the same problem albiet with a crossflow, easiest way is lower the engine while still on the crossmember ie lower the crossmember with the engine still attached (easy really just get longer crossmember bolts) then you get a few more inches to "jiggle" shit if you follow lol

 

 

Hope you get it in whatever route you take, where are you located if you can get the car to me i have a workshop pit and will help you out (much easier when you are under the car with 2 of you sliding it in)

 

regards

[mk1rob]

Had the same problem albiet with a crossflow, easiest way is lower the engine while still on the crossmember ie lower the crossmember with the engine still attached (easy really just get longer crossmember bolts) then you get a few more inches to "jiggle" shit if you follow lol

 

 

Hope you get it in whatever route you take, where are you located if you can get the car to me i have a workshop pit and will help you out (much easier when you are under the car with 2 of you sliding it in)

 

regards

 

Im in Lincoln mate. Ill have another go one night this week but if still stuggling i might just take you up on that offer. Thanks!

[atomic punk]

Ive had similar trouble with my Xflow to type 9, check you've got the right release bearing - mine was wrong and was jamming against the clutch plate which made it impossible to mate the gearbox up