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Ford Capri 2.0 Auto to manual conversion.

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.

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

MrCheerful

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MrCheerful

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

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Conor

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

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dixie

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