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10-06-2008, 05:14 PM
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71 Mk2 Cortina owner
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hey ive got 71 mk2 cortina and i wanna convert to a pinto 2l, but i want to retain the original auto transmission. do i need to create bellhousing adaptor in order for it to fit correclty? or willt he bellhousing fit without the adaptor?
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10-06-2008, 05:27 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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dont quote me but i think its gonna need a different bell housing seeing as how the pinto is an OHC and taller than 1600/1300 escort cortina motor
and another thing is you might have to move the radiator about 35mm front ways for it to work with the 2 lt. again dont quote me
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10-06-2008, 06:29 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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so you have the kent engine at the moment?
not sure about auto, but for manual, the bell housing matches the 2 ltr. it shoudl match for auto aswell but dont qoute me either lol |
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10-06-2008, 08:41 PM
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found out on the weekend. that the auto bell housing is a little different around the starter motor and wont fit for a manual box up unless cut and welded
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10-06-2008, 09:30 PM
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71 Mk2 Cortina owner
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so your saying i will need to fabricate the bellhousing so it will fit? what if the engine comes with a bellhousing would it be easier to fabricate an adaptor?
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11-06-2008, 08:00 PM
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74 mk1 2 door escort:
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Echuca, Vic
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yeah it wold be easier to fabricate an adaptor plate. as sterling said i know the 1600 manual gearbox bolted straight so i am surprised the auto doesnt. to be certain i would give the guys at twin cam services a ring. they can tell u just about anything u want to know
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11-06-2008, 09:01 PM
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12-06-2008, 06:10 PM
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71 Mk2 Cortina owner
Join Date: Oct 2006
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thanx for the help guys
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auto on pinto
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