Taking engine out and swapping 3 rib to a 6 rib gearbox

Hi All , I’m planning on taking my type 4 engine out , I’ve got a few jobs I want to do , which I will list below , any other suggestions while the engine is out ?
1. Change gearbox to a 6 rib (have read that I need to change input shaft ?)
2. Replace all fuel breather pipes and filler pipe
3. Deal with rust and Respray engine bay
4. Tart engine up a bit and maybe replace carbs ?
What other jobs would be good to do on the engine ? I keep having thoughts about a Subaru conversion
Thanks


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Electric motor to keep up with the times

 

It is tempting, maybe I should try to drive one , I remember going in Doug’s bus when Matt drove it when ha was thinking about going Subaru


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Ok , I see , so is it possible that the 3rib would of been converted to fit the type4 ? I’ve only read a little on the difference between the two , and not really sure of the difference !


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Yes , agree it would be the perfect time to do it , I just need to decide which way to go


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you don`t say what type 4 engine you have ? the 1700 had a 3 rib box ,
If you still have the 1700 the a 6 rib wouldn`t be the best move , if its a 2ltr then perfect …

 

Great thanks , added to the list


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Hi Yes it’s a 2.0 litre , the previous owner had it fitted , so does that mean it was previously a 1.7 hence the 3rib ?


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Two each end (?).. might as well do the o rings while you're at it..

 

..and it's out so might as well whip those heads off and replace valves and guides , change the piston rings while they're easy to get at (..it was smoking a bit after all..), while it's apart that far, crack that case and re-do the main bearings, big ends too for good measure...poss regrind crank.. and that cam will be a litttle worn, get a new one and followers to match..... it's apart, might as well drill out those gallery plugs give it a good clean and re-plug them, that flywheel might be a bit polished give it a skim to re-fresh too, swivel feet rockers seem to be a sensible upgrade, .... oh hang on.... it was just a "cleaning it" job.....

 

You won’t know until you get it out how the 3rib to type4 was done, the input shaft may have been changed or it’s possible the needle roller bearing had been moved from the end of the crank to the flywheel!
No problem either way, the the 6rib should go straight in but you need to check there’s a bearing in the end of the crank.

 

Ok thanks , think I’ll be posting more questions and pictures when the gearbox is out , and hopefully you good people will advise accordingly


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You will enjoy the fact it will go better and less rev screaming in 4th and fuel eco will improve .

 

What was the original engine in it 16.00 17.00 18.00 if it was a 16.00 it won't have an engine hatch ...has yours got an e/hatch .?