5 Speed Type 9 LHD Bellhousing

[fiestachaser]

Hi, 

As title.I'm after a left hand drive type 9 bellhousing which has the starter motor on the opposite side.

This I'm hoping will get round the problem of the starter motor fowling the steering joints on my Mk1 Cortina.

If anyone knows any other solutions  I'd be most grateful.

Thanks,

Stuart

[colr6]

Rs 2000 bellhousing has two starter holes. Think the Sierra has starter on n/s

[colr6]

Which side do you need the starter on Stuart ? I've got a Sierra one with starter on n/s and have clutch fork and might even have a bearing

[fiestachaser]

Yes, got a normal type 9 bellhousing which is nearside.eviidently LHD models are off side.

I dont think the rs2000 has a mount for cable clutch???

[colr6]

To use RS bell housing you have make a plate to house the cable in the unwanted starter hole

[fiestachaser]

Right.

I'll keep a look out for one of them.

Thanks,

Colin

[buzzard]

As said . I used one on my taunus until I found a type 9 lhd bellhouseing . There was one on eBay for silly high money .

[eeb43]

late p100 turbo diesel has it on the drivers side might need to use a long shaft gearbox as well

[colr6]

late p100 turbo diesel has it on the drivers side might need to use a long shaft gearbox as well

If this is possible would be a cheaper option than a RS bellhousing, re the input shaft if it's the middle one of the lengths then I have one. Can't see it being as long as a v6 one.

[RWL81P]

Yes, got a normal type 9 bellhousing which is nearside.eviidently LHD models are off side.

I dont think the rs2000 has a mount for cable clutch???

or use a lefthand drive sump too. they have a clutch cable fitting.

[colr6]

Could always go hydraulic save the hassle.

[RWL81P]

Could always go hydraulic save the hassle.

be the cheapest option too

[fiestachaser]

Hi, the box is a 2.8 V6  box out of a Caterham with a spacer plate .

How would `I go hydraulic clutch?

The only option I have seen is a new bellhousing....mega bucks and you have to modify your release arm.

I'll habve a look at p100 diesel bellhousings.

[colr6]

You could always cut input shaft down and get rid of spacer and fit type 9 hydraulic conversion.

[fiestachaser]

Hi, Just looked at hydraulic kits.

£150-180.

Bumps my budget up and still have the problem of the starter on the wrong side.

Will probably go LHD bellhousing and cable.

Its not going to be mega spec engine so can live with the cable.

Thanks for your ideas guys .Keep em coming.

[Ken B]

To be honest i still think it will foul your steering link. The starter position on any pinto type housing is quite low even on the double sided RS type. I'd be inclined to use a Anglia 105e bellhousing starter on right side and slightly higher up with Milton adapter kit to attach it to a type 9 or type E gearbox. This is what the Anglia boys do when retaining original steering because of the similar fouling problem. It also allows the use of a Mexico hydraulic slave cylinder to operate the clutch. The kit is the best part of £200 again though.

[fiestachaser]

Thanks for the info Ken.

Another option to explore.