1.6 pinto block needed - or whole engine

[imaracingmom]

We are in Brainerd, MN fixing some FF cars for a driving experience. One has a cracked block. It has a pinto 1.6 in it. Need new block or used motor. Also need transmissions - they are from the old volkswagen bugs MK4 or something else that will fit and bolt right in. If you have any, please call Tom.
218-232-8214
THANKS!!!!
Skip Murray
aka: Tom's Mom and head parts runner! LOL

[HayesCages]

More information please. Pictures or make, model and year of chassis would help to ID the transmissions (transaxles).
Lawrence

[RobLav]

I don't believe the Pinto came in a 1.6 Liter block. That's probably a Kent. And agree we need more information concerning the transaxle.

[HayesCages]

'70 pinto came with a 1.6 push rod 'kent'.

[imaracingmom]

Yes, many people also call these a Kent motor. These cars don't have aftermarket blocks, they have the old cast ones that were found in 71-73 pintos (and I think later on in Capri and Fiesta).

The Chassis are old Croslee (not sure of the spelling). Any tricks to tell which year chassis?

I'm a newbie to this, can you tell? LOL

Thanks!
Skip

[Dennis McCarthy]

Crossle FF cars are very well known on this forum, post a few pictures and you will be able to access a world of information.

[Brian]

It's highly unlikely the transmissions are Volkswagen, too. They will be Hewland, which is a bespoke racing gearbox built inside a VW main case. The only thing VW is the case.

Brian

[imaracingmom]

I'll try to snap a couple of pictures on Sunday. Would there be any kind of tag or someplace on the car a chassis number or Serial number should be located?

[Rick Iverson]

...Croslee (not sure of the spelling).

'Crossle'.

Also, use the Apex search engine for the gearbox. There are plenty MK9s out there for a good value.

I live in East Gull Lake (Brainerd), and can assist you with your projects when we return from FL next spring.

VR

Iverson

[imaracingmom]

Small world! We are 5 miles south of Brainerd.

I know so little about these cars... I was told they have MK4's in them? Is there such a thing? Can they be replaced with an MK9? Was told they spent $10,000 having the trani rebulit the last time?

I'm off to take some pictures. Hope to get them up tonight.

Skip

[Rick Iverson]

Small world! We are 5 miles south of Brainerd.

I know so little about these cars... I was told they have MK4's in them? Is there such a thing? Can they be replaced with an MK9? Was told they spent $10,000 having the trani rebulit the last time?

I'm off to take some pictures. Hope to get them up tonight.

Skip

Skip;

Here's a file explaining all the gearboxes. There are MK4 GBs, but I'm guessing, MK9s were originally used.

$10,000 for a rebuild? I doubt it, although anything is possible when it comes to racecars. I just had a complete rebuild on my LD200, plus REM coating the new crown and pinion for $2500.

Photos will help. Regarding all formula classes (to include vintage FB/F-5000) this site has the largest knowledge base and the most experience. Most importantly, you are among absolutely the best of family here.

VR

Iverson

[imaracingmom]

Here are some pictures.

[Steve Demeter]

The box most definitely looks like a MK 8/9 with inboard brakes.

[imaracingmom]

Thank-you Rick and Steve!
We found some pictures online and are guessing these cars are a 35F?

[imaracingmom]

Numbers on one of the trans