24v boa questions

[Paul.Yeomans]

Hi,

My car is a 2.0 but I'm going to do a 24v swap, I've got some bits but need a couple of answers.

If I fit a 2.8 tank do I still need the accumulator?

I have a 2.8 flywheel and clutch are they up to the job?

I've got a complete 2.8 wiring loom should I fit this then wire in the engine or can my 2.0 loom be adapted?

Might have more questions but that's it for now

Thanks Paul.

[Beakster]

You don't need the accumulator.

2.0 loom will be fine.

Use the 2.8 flywheel and flywheel bolts, fit a spigot bearing to the crank of the 24v.

[Paul.Yeomans]

ok thanks,

ive got a 2.8 flywheel, 2 mt75 gearboxes, front 2.8 xmamber and engine mounts, ive got a standard 2.8 clutch also got the front half of a sierra prop.

collecting a engine tomorrow with wiring loom, just fuel tank rad and starter motor to sort out now.

Is it easy to get the 2.0 loom to work? i guess with the fuel pump i need to run a switched live feed to it, and replace the pipes with high pressure one?

thanks

[Beakster]

Yeah, be sure and replace all the fuel lines with injection hoses.

Wiring isn't hard. Check the modified wiring diagram on the wiki. I think it's easier with a non-2.8 loom as you don't use any of the 2.8 specific stuff any way. Just give the Granada engine loom +12 permanent, +12v switch, ground, and just wire you pump up to the granada fuel pump relay.

[Paul.Yeomans]

thanks mate, thats a big help.

the MT75 boxes have a speed sensor and an electronic speedo drive how can i get around that as i need the speedo to work

thanks

[Beakster]

Speak to Capri Andy... he fitted the Granada speedo into his Capri clocks. He also put the fuel economy computer and cruise control in too.

[Paul.Yeomans]

thanks, ill have a search for him

[Capri_Andy]

MT75s have the option of running a mechanical speedo and you might be able to order the parts for it new from ford but I never did the research so I cant tell you any more.

I butchered the granny speedo to fit in the capri dash as a temporary solution and its remained that way since. It wasn't easy and it doesn't look perfect.

One day I might buy a new aftermarket electronic speedo that fits nicer but they are expensive.