Ford Capri 2.0 Auto to manual conversion.

[Conor]

I've got a 2L MK3 Ford Capri Laser that I want to convert from auto to
manual.

I'm taking everything I need off the manual i.e speedo, cables,
pedalbox, prop, gearbox X member, centre console trim etc.

The only thing I'm unsure about is the spigot bearing on the autoboxed
engine crankshaft. I know there's been issues on other makes of car
where the hole for the spigot bearing was either absent or the wrong
size.

I know you're going to tell me it's easier just to swap the lot as a
single unit but the bottom end on the engine of this auto is excellent
whereas its unkown for the other.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[MrCheerful]

The crank is the same, just fit the correct needle roller bearing.
I have done this several times.

MrCheerful

Post by Conor
I've got a 2L MK3 Ford Capri Laser that I want to convert from auto to
manual.
I'm taking everything I need off the manual i.e speedo, cables,
pedalbox, prop, gearbox X member, centre console trim etc.
The only thing I'm unsure about is the spigot bearing on the autoboxed
engine crankshaft. I know there's been issues on other makes of car
where the hole for the spigot bearing was either absent or the wrong
size.
I know you're going to tell me it's easier just to swap the lot as a
single unit but the bottom end on the engine of this auto is excellent
whereas its unkown for the other.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
--
Conor
Polymodal Rapid Response Point to Point Vehicular Transit Specialist

[Conor]

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Post by MrCheerful
The crank is the same, just fit the correct needle roller bearing.
I have done this several times.
MrCheerful

Cheers. It was the only unknown I had about the job.

[dixie]

High up on the bulkhead in the engine bay there is a relay on the
passengerside fitted only to automatics. This will have to be earthed. I
seem to remember that this is the inhibit relay so that the car can not be
started in drive.

Ask me how I know about this one!!!!

You will need a standard spigot bearing in the end of the crank.

I also seem to recall that I had to modify the gearbox crossmember as the
mounting was in a different position on the body. This may have been due to
the fact that I was using parts from a Mk2 to change a Mk3 auto.

Regards
Dixie