Hi David
We have done the same and have used the standard Sierra thrust bearing. You
should be sure the flywheel and starter ring gear match up with the Sierra
starter.
Ours is a hot (140 bhp) X-flow, how about yours?

Regards Roger
Cape Town SA
----- Original Message -----
From: David Jenkins <david.w.jenkins@...>
To: Locost <Locost@egroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 1:22 PM
Subject: [locost] X-flow to Mk9 gearbox - clutch parts


> Folks,
>
> I will soon be marrying together my X-flow engine and ex-Sierra 5-speed
Mk9
> gearbox. I know that I should be using the X-flow style cover plate, and
a
> 190mm friction plate as used in a Pinto-engined Cortina or early 1600
> Sierra.
>
> My query is about the release bearing - should this be the standard item
as
> fitted to the Mk9 box, or something else?
>
> cheers,
>
> David
>
>
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