Thanks for the reply Dick. I thought the starter I had was from a Pinto but
it turns out to be from a Ford V8. I'll get a Pinto one and give it a try. I
have both a 2.3 and a 2.0 bellhousings. The only differences are the two holes
on the top are higher on the 2.3 and don't line up with the holes on the block
and it is 1/2 inch deeper. The T9 I have is from the UK so the output shaft is
1/2 in shorter. The 2.0 bellhousing from the Pinto fits perfectly. They both
bolt to the T9.
    Is the aluminum casing you are talking about part of the oil pan? If that is
the case I've already modified mine.

John

--- In zetec@yahoogroups.com, ctpops32@... wrote:
>
>
>
> In a message dated 11/19/2009 5:59:51 P.M. Central Standard Time,
> jbutruce@... writes:
>
> I know  this list is not very active...or active at all. I'll ask a
> question anyway.  I'm putting a T9 5 speed behind a Zetec from a 96 Contour
using a
> bellhousing  from a 71 - 73 2.0 Ford Pinto. Has anyone else done this and
> what starter  works with this combination? Thanks. Here is a link to the
> Cortina GT that's  getting the  Zetec.
> http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/64_squire/65GT002.jpg
>
> John
> My locost is setup with a 98 Contour engine.  The bell housing is from  a
> 2.3 Pinto.  I had to modify the lower aluminum casing and  have a  pinto
> starter bolted on and I'm using a T9 tranny.  Not sure if the 2.0 and  the 2.3
> housings are the same or not.  If the tranny bolts up okay I'd use  it.  The
> bendix end of the starter housing (the flat spot) will need to be  filed
> down to clear the flywheel.  Also you need to modify the plate  between the
> block and the bell housing.  If you need tham I have more  pictures.
>
>
>
> Dick  McBride
> Cypress, TX
> 1978 F 150 (Daleine's)
> 1988 VW GTI 16v (Mine)
> 1988 Blue Bird
> 1976 F 150 (Project)
> 1981 VW Caddy (Project)
> Lotus  7 clone (Long project)
> 1939 9N Ford  tractor
>

I know this list is not very active...or active at all. I'll ask a question
anyway. I'm putting a T9 5 speed behind a Zetec from a 96 Contour using a
bellhousing from a 71 - 73 2.0 Ford Pinto. Has anyone else done this and what
starter works with this combination? Thanks. Here is a link to the Cortina GT
that's getting the Zetec.
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/64_squire/65GT002.jpg

John

would like to see this group get alive again
I have no idea what to tell you about your caterham, sorry.
--- In zetec@yahoogroups.com, "mtrevelyan" <mtrevelyan@...> wrote:
>
> HI Tony,
>
> The engine with the most available aftermarket parts is the ZX3 engine.  There
are those who will rave about the ZX2, but basically getting parts for the ZX2
is a pain - especially cams.
>
> Ford is still supporting the ZX3 engine in their Ford Racing division, as it
is used as the "standard" engine in 2.0L Midgets and F2000 series race cars.
>
> If given a choice I would install a ZX3 everytime.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Michael
>
>  >
> > I want to put a Zetec into my Caterham 7 and am wondering which one to buy
that is more modifiable to get more HP....
> >
> > Are any of you active on this list anymore?  Is there a better place to
belong to get this sort of information?
> >
>