Victor - lots of talk on the Alpine list about Ford V6 motors, so I will
stick my neck out and ask a question here that I have had little success
with elsewhere, including the addresses below.
I have an (apparently) Essex 3.0 V6 in a Series 4 in Brisbane (old
conversion by Mal Clarke, goes well). I can only find one number on the
block, and it doesn't seem to match up with anything valid. The number is
behind the right head, stamped on a sloping smooth service of the block
casting. The number is JE 1772B. Can you help? Even Ford in Brisbane
can't help, and the one guy I know of in town who is into Capris is not
currently contactable..
Cheers, and thanks in advance for any help.
Clyde.
----- Original Message -----
From: Victor Hughes <hughes@scides.canberra.edu.au>
To: Thomas Wiencek <wiencek@anl.gov>
Cc: Alpine List <alpines@autox.team.net>; jumpin'jan <servaij@cris.com>
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: 400each 2.6 V6s on Ebay
> Tom
>
> The Ford Taunus (German) and Granada (English) were front engine/rear
wheel drive, so these engines almost certainly were for RWD application. The
V6 was also used in the English/European Capri, also a RWD car. I believe
that Ford offered a 5 speed in the Granada in the 1980's,
> probably also in the Capri. The website for the Capri club of Chicago
>
> http://www.niagara.com/~bevc/ccc34.htm#EligV6
>
> has some brief info on a 5 speed conversion for a 2.0 Capri, suggesting
that a gearbox from a 2.3 Mustang can be used. This site
>
> http://members.aol.com/danmas/Barry.htm
>
> has details of a 2.8 V6 Triumph Spitfire conversion, also using a Mustang
(Borg Warner) 'box, only a 4 speed although owner talks of fitting a 5
speed.
>
> Cheers
>
> Vic
>
>
>
> Thomas Wiencek wrote:
>
> > Jan-
> > Why don't you buy one? I'll split the price with you ($125) if you buy
one just to get the engine measurements!!! What about a mating
transmission? Were these engines made for front wheel drive cars only?
Anyone know of a bolt-up 5-Speed? Looks like a neat package for the price!!
> > Tom
> >
> > On 8/2/01, jumpin'jan <servaij@cris.com> wrote:
> > Attention owners considering V6 conversions!!!
> > Appearently, there is a dutch auction on rebuilt V6 Ford engines.
> > However, from what I can make out, they are the earlier 2.6 engines.
> > For $250 each, is not a bad deal.
> >
> > Anyone interested in making an unlimited tractor pull vehicle??
> >
> >
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=593750056&;
r=0&t=0
> > Jan
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