Yep, anything that had a Type 9 will have had the Ford auto box though the
problem will still be getting a flex plate for the crank. I'll bet it's
cheaper to swap a 1500 Triumph/MG 1300/1500 engine and auto box complete
than have a bespoke crank made.
Also, does the Ford Auto have an integral bellhousing? I ask this because
the kits for the Ford Type 9 box are generally based on a hybrid
bellhousing.
Weslake-Monza 1330
In a message dated 01/09/2010 16:31:26 GMT Daylight Time,
cbking@alum.rpi.edu writes:
According to Wikipedia, the Merkur XR4Ti (the Ford Sirerra sold in the US
market) used Ford's C3:
"The XR4Ti was distinguished mechanically by its _turbocharged_
(http://mail.alum.rpi.edu/wiki/Turbocharger) _Ford Lima_
(http://mail.alum.rpi.edu/wiki/Ford_Pinto_engine#2.3_OHC) 2.3 L _4-cylinder_
(http://mail.alum.rpi.edu/wiki/Straight-4) SOHC engine and independent rear
suspension, and
stylistically by its large bi-plane spoiler (replaced in later years with a
single
rear spoiler). It came with either the _C3_
(http://mail.alum.rpi.edu/wiki/Ford_C3_transmission) 3-speed _automatic
transmission_
(http://mail.alum.rpi.edu/wiki/Automatic_transmission) or the Ford _Type 9_
(http://mail.alum.rpi.edu/wiki/Type_9) , 5-speed _manual transmission _
(http://mail.alum.rpi.edu/wiki/Manual_transmission) ."
I'd expect C3s are easy to find, used Pintos and early (pre-86) Fox bodies
(Mustang, Fairmont, etc) behind the 2.3L 4.
You might also be able to use an AL4D, which is the OD replacement for the
C3. Used in 4 cyl Mustangs and T-birds, and the Ranger based trucks (incl.
BroncoII, Explorer, and Aerostar).
Good luck.
-=Chris
Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
<-----Original Message----->
From: WeslakeMonza1330@aol.com [WeslakeMonza1330@aol.com]
Sent: 9/1/2010 10:21:02 AM
To: peter@nosimport.com;mdrowe@optonline.net;spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission
I wil be the Ford type nine I expect. The problem will be getting a
torque converter to fit the end of the crank won't it??
In a message dated 01/09/2010 14:54:02 GMT Daylight Time,
peter@nosimport.com writes:
Moss has a 5 speed kit available. Call them to find out what 5 speed
they use... say some sort of Ford lump, then find the automatic from
the same model car. Maybe the adapter bit from Moss, or their
supplier, will allow the AT to bolt up.
Or, just put in a Volvo B18 engine with the BWT35 AT, as was done in
decades past.
Peter C
===
At 10:25 PM 8/31/2010, Michael Rowe wrote:
>My mechanic/tutor has a commission to put an automatic transmission
>in an MG TD. This old lady has driven the car since she was 16, and
>wants to continue without dealing with a clutch on the many steep
>hills she must navigate. Any small RWD engine with an automatic
>transmission will do; she does not care.
>
>Any thoughts on what he might actually be able to find in reasonable
>condition? Where?
>
>Michael Rowe
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