2000 engine to vitesse gearbox

[bim]

Hi all

I am trying to mate a triumph 2000 engine to an early vitesse gear box (1600cc)

am using the 2000 clutch and vitesse bell housing

has any one had problems doing this before .

the problem  is the clutch release bearing is to far back towards the gearbox and the lever is at full throw and wont  engage with the clutch.

Is there a  longer clutch release bearing?

or has anyone sorted this problem out before.

thanks in advance

Bim

[glang]

I think the 1600 used a coil spring clutch which is much deeper than the diaphragm one you have so you need the later 2L thrust bearing assembly...

[RobPearce]

There are several lengths of clutch release bearing / carrier for that arrangement. The 1600 Vitesse clutch was, I believe, a coil spring type, so its release bearing will be very different from the later diaphragm spring type, which is again different to the saloon one. Also, the saloon flywheel is thicker than the Vitesse one and some saloon engines had a longer crank tail.

[Martins Stag]

Wasn't the 1600 Gearbox a bit on the weak side for a 2 litre if i remember correctly and more of a Herald 1300 gearbox? My recommendation would be modify a 1500 sptifire/ 1850 Dolomite box for a 2 litre engine.... 

[glang]

Youre right some upgrades were made to the mk2 box such as layshaft roller bearings presumibly to better take the extra power and torque. However if you have a good gearbox you cant be so fussy these days and if driven easily (get into 4th asap) a 1600 gearbox will do some service....