The 1969 X flow engined 4/4 with 4 speed box is slowly starting to come apart for a complete re-build.

I have read the odd article about changing to a Type 9 5 speed box from the Sierra. Has any of the chaps on here done or had this conversion done on their car? I like the 4 speed Cortina box and can only see the advantage if a fair bit of Motorway use is envisaged.

I would be interested in other folks experiences if thay have done this conversion, especially any problems found when doing the conversion. I assume Burton Power may do a kit but have not called them yet.

I remember , a Yorkshire lad Mike Pullen who I have not seen for years did it he is still around with a mog may be the same one and wrote about it in an 1980s mag that I have somewhere . I remember the name rooster box or conversion ( dont know if these are still around ) I will look it out for you . I will need your e-mail address to send the pages to you .

Part 2.
Just gone through the contents pages ( index ) on years of them and it was not in that means reading every one , I dont have anytime to do that sorry .

An article and kit source:

http://www.morganownersclub.com.au/gearbox_conversion.htm

http://www.retro-ford.co.uk/shop/

I have scanned copies of all the articles that appeared in Miscellany. PM me your email address and I will email them over tonight when I get home.

Graham,
did spot 3 pages on problems and faults with dials of all ages and how to repair and sort them out , have written on the front of the early Miscellany for future needs .
Dec 1988 shows some details on the gear box and mentions Mike Pullen I wonder if that was what was sticking in my mind .

I think I will go through them all over time and write on the front what they contain then keep a book on it .
Cant help but think the old Miscellany was better more informative along with it fitting in the mog door pocket and my coat one . Now thats put the cat among the pidgeon's .

Hi Edgar, your 4/4 will have a hydraulic clutch, slightly more difficult to convert than the later cable clutch, but very worthwhile especially if chance first gear to the 2.98:1 ratio. Perhaps Jack and Graham will post instructions on the forum for all to see ?

Mailed to work address.
Don't know how I would stand with copyright if posted publicly.
My scanned copies are from someone who loaned me photocopies of pages from Miscellany...

Thanks Graham, I shall pick it up tomorrow.

Thanks to one ans all who have provided information on this. I have done some further research and eventually spoke to the guys at BGH Geartech in Cranbrook who were extreemly helpful.

They are currently developing a new bellhousing to mate the Type N 5 speed box to the X flow Cortina and other earlier 4 speed units which will allow the use of the hydraulic clutch rather than having to try to modify things for cable operation.

That's interesting - more when you have the full information, please!