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[Guess-Works.com]

Automatic to Manual Conversion : £500 + Parts + VAT

As I'm in the process of doing one I thought I would take the opportunity to show how I do it

Day 1

Remove everything, this is easy to do by dropping the front subframe assembly and engine in one go...





Leaving not a lot in the engine bay...



Why do I remove the subframe...

Basically because I prefer to use a manual subframe rather than spacers and the Auto' frame, it also means that the suspension can be checked and reconditioned as necessary when transferred over..

The weight of the auto' unit punishes the front suspension especially the cones, and most of the time, will need replacing.

Day 2

Install the clutch pedal and remote gear change mechanism.



Build up the replacement subframe ready for the engine



and then install the engine into the subframe...

Day 3

Drop the body onto the subframe/engine assembly, reconnect wiring, coolant pipes and newly added clutch master.

Subframe mounts, dampers, steering rack, bleed brakes and clutch... job done...

(pictures will follow)

Edited by Guess-Works.com, 24 June 2011 - 07:48 AM.

[liam-ds]

do you convert the auto block to manual specification (yes it is possible before i get mobbed like last time) or do you use a new block? I'm just curious

Liam

[minilester]

cool.. i do love a good step by step...
and nice to be seen done by a pro!

[Guess-Works.com]

do you convert the auto block to manual specification (yes it is possible before i get mobbed like last time) or do you use a new block? I'm just curious

Liam

No a replacement manual engine is used, however, that does not mean the auto' unit is of no use.

Depending upon the engine which is being replaced there are a number of parts which can be reclaimed, not limited to...

Head
Crank
Con Rods
Cam
Tin ware
Carb / injection unit
Manifolds
Dizzy
Alternator
Starter motor
Radiator

Pretty much everything apart from the block and the transmission

[garrett3]

I want a complete auto injection setup, can you help?

I am parting with a genuine 998 cooper engine with recon gearbox etc (still has all jc parts in twin carbs etc)

Pm me

[liam-ds]

do you convert the auto block to manual specification (yes it is possible before i get mobbed like last time) or do you use a new block? I'm just curious

Liam

No a replacement manual engine is used, however, that does not mean the auto' unit is of no use.

Depending upon the engine which is being replaced there are a number of parts which can be reclaimed, not limited to...

Head
Crank
Con Rods
Cam
Tin ware
Carb / injection unit
Manifolds
Dizzy
Alternator
Starter motor
Radiator

Pretty much everything apart from the block and the transmission

not meaning to sound funny here but yes the block can be reused compare it to a manual block and there are not much diffrences i will documnet and take loads of pics when i convert my 1275cc auto block to manual

Liam

[Guess-Works.com]

I know how to convert an auto to run a manual box, it's just not cost effective to do it commercially.

There's plenty enough manuals available, I'm not sure of the ratio of manuals to auto's but must be in the region of thousands to one, if not tens of thousands to one, so seems a waste to machine something which does not machining.

[liam-ds]

I know how to convert an auto to run a manual box, it's just not cost effective to do it commercially.

There's plenty enough manuals available, I'm not sure of the ratio of manuals to auto's but must be in the region of thousands to one, if not tens of thousands to one, so seems a waste to machine something which does not machining.

good point i suppose it's ok as a one off like mine will be. im only doing it to prove a few people wrong

[AFMike85]

This is great!  really helped but took me forever to find it. John how did you add the clutch pedal to the pedal box?  That's the issue I'm having right now 

[bikenutmart]

I think you will find if you remove a spacer the clutch pedal will fit fine, im not an expert but that's what I have been told !! Mart.

[olds_kool_lews]

And you need to change the pedal spring as the auto one only has the hooked part for the brake pedal :)