Weddle Transaxle
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Thanks Ray, this proves it can be done. As I am building a monocogue representing the original FAV, it would be great to get the external dimensions of the ZF SD25D2 transaxle as well as it's mounting point dimensions. I want to compare it to the Weddle transaxle dimensions to understand what would need doing to alter the monocogue to fit the HV25 as this may be the way I may be going. Thanks for your insights.
RBT used to have a dimensioned drawing on their website, but the site is mostly empty now. I know there is a thread here with the drawing posted you can search for.
Ron McCall
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Glad to be of some help, Kevin…
Searched further (“RBT drawing”) and came up with this topic, as Rick mentioned:
Help mating zf and dart block!!
Am currently “w/o a Car” unless you count a modern Mustang, (which “is a terrible car..!” as
someone once said!) so no ‘40 here (yet!)…
In the meantime, following along these transaxle threads has been very educational.
So, thanks to You for asking the right questions and also thanks to Those Who Answer those questions
and save lots of leg-work! …Very very helpful and much appreciated.
Searched further (“RBT drawing”) and came up with this topic, as Rick mentioned:
Help mating zf and dart block!!
Am currently “w/o a Car” unless you count a modern Mustang, (which “is a terrible car..!” as
someone once said!) so no ‘40 here (yet!)…
In the meantime, following along these transaxle threads has been very educational.
So, thanks to You for asking the right questions and also thanks to Those Who Answer those questions
and save lots of leg-work! …Very very helpful and much appreciated.
Unless they're hiding something, all the Weddle transaxles have the input axis above the differential, raising the engine by about 4-5".
Here is the ZF dimensioned drawing.
HV25 External Dimensions (Chevy bellhousing)
^^ link to HV25 drawing on the Weddle site ( sorry, no Ford BH listed )
^^ link to HV25 drawing on the Weddle site ( sorry, no Ford BH listed )
It doesn't matter what an RBT costs as he never calls you back after 1.5 years of asking. Nor do the people at ZF who say they buy them from him but never respond either. I suggest you find a used ZF and have Ron McCall rebuild it for you. If you buy a SPF, Hillbank has ZFs for their clients available.
I already have a SPF with RBT. Just wondered if anyone knew current RBT cost.
Ron, Ray, Bob and Lee, Thanks for all the responses. I am in NZ and it is difficult from here to get a ZF, let alone the risk buying second hand and getting overhauled overseas and cost of transport to NZ. A ZF is my first choice but I fear the cost and the risk of getting or waiting potentially upto 18 months for something from overseas make it unattractive. I thought I would put it out there to see what the pros and cons would be. Weddle have an agent in NZ and it seems to be a reasonable compromise. The 4 to 5" engine height difference may complicate the installation though. Are there any other alternatives? I am not really keen on the Porsche, Renault or Audi ones as I would like to keep it true to original, hence why ZF is the preferred option. I do have lots of time before I will need one so will keep looking. I really value your input and love this site.
Hi Ray, thanks. I am thinking that if I go this way I would have to have a bell housing custom made for a SBF
Glad to help, Kevin!
As far as a bell housing goes, I’m sure you could check with these guys:
Kennedy Engineered Products
They do lots of bellhousings and have Weddle listed listed amongst the transaxles they adapt to.
Once again, thanks to All participants here, as I only learned of Kennedy through this forum!
Keep us posted on how it goes!
As far as a bell housing goes, I’m sure you could check with these guys:
Kennedy Engineered Products
They do lots of bellhousings and have Weddle listed listed amongst the transaxles they adapt to.
Once again, thanks to All participants here, as I only learned of Kennedy through this forum!
Keep us posted on how it goes!
RBT quoted me $20K 1.5 years ago.. Crickets since. Steve Wilkinson (Panteras by Wilkinson) is building his own ZF and quotes a similar price but last I checked, has not shipped units yet. Buy the SAFIR bellhousing if you are going ZF.
Is the Quaife QBE62G available in NZ? Price seems to be 12,000 UK pounds plus options. Would be very close to ZF dimensions and orientation. Try contacting:
palmside.co.nz
Quaife Differential ATBs
Palmside NZ is the NZ agent for Quaife Products, Prices change with the dollar so if its not an item we carry in NZ please enquire about price. 2-3 weeks is the usual lead time ex uk and standard shipping costs
palmside.co.nz
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