Mating a later 3-speed to a y-block
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Mating a later 3-speed to a y-block
Hey guys. I have a '61 F100 292 y-block with non-syncro'd 3-speed on the column.
I know of two other F100's that are a little newer (one is a '67 with a 300 and the other is a '68 with a 390) that have syncro'd 3-speeds with overdrive.
My question is, if I could find one of those could it be made to work with the y-block in my f100? If so, what would it take? Surely someone has done this before.
thanks
Michael
I know of two other F100's that are a little newer (one is a '67 with a 300 and the other is a '68 with a 390) that have syncro'd 3-speeds with overdrive.
My question is, if I could find one of those could it be made to work with the y-block in my f100? If so, what would it take? Surely someone has done this before.
thanks
Michael
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Originally Posted by Mikulh
...that have syncro'd 3 speeds with overdrive.
The Borg Warner T-85N 3 Speed Manual w/Overdrive was an option in 1965/71 F100's. It does not have 1st gear syncro, so it is not an all syncromesh transmission.
1961/64 F100's were available with the optional Borg Warner T-86 3 Speed Manual w/Overdrive. It's not an all syncromesh transmission either, only the following is:
Ford type 3.03 3 Speed Manual all Syncromesh Transmission (no O/D) introduced in 1963 F100/250's with 223's & 292's.
To install one a these, find a 1963 or 1964 F100 (preferably a 1963) that is similar to a 1961/62 F100, get the trans, linkage, driveshaft and other necessary parts from it.
This trans was used from 1963 thru 1987 in a gazillion applications, including Ford/Merc Passenger Cars, F100/350's (F350's after 1966), Bronco's and Econolines.
But only 1963/64 F100's will have all the correct parts to install one a these type 3.03's in a 1961/62.
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My 1965 F100 had the T-85N. You either double clutch into 1st gear, or wait until you came to a dead stop. I prefered the "old timey" double clutch method.
O/D kicks in/out between 30-35 MPH
#7
No such thing as a 3 speed manual all syncromesh transmission with Overdrive. If the above 3 speeds are all syncro, they do not have Overdrive.
The Borg Warner T-85N 3 Speed Manual w/Overdrive was an option in 1965/71 F100's. It does not have 1st gear syncro, so it is not an all syncromesh transmission.
1961/64 F100's were available with the optional Borg Warner T-86 3 Speed Manual w/Overdrive. It's not an all syncromesh transmission either, only the following is:
Ford type 3.03 3 Speed Manual all Syncromesh Transmission (no O/D) introduced in 1963 F100/250's with 223's & 292's.
To install one a these, find a 1963 or 1964 F100 (preferably a 1963) that is similar to a 1961/62 F100, get the trans, linkage, driveshaft and other necessary parts from it.
This trans was used from 1963 thru 1987 in a gazillion applications, including Ford/Merc Passenger Cars, F100/350's (F350's after 1966), Bronco's and Econolines.
But only 1963/64 F100's will have all the correct parts to install one a these type 3.03's in a 1961/62.
The Borg Warner T-85N 3 Speed Manual w/Overdrive was an option in 1965/71 F100's. It does not have 1st gear syncro, so it is not an all syncromesh transmission.
1961/64 F100's were available with the optional Borg Warner T-86 3 Speed Manual w/Overdrive. It's not an all syncromesh transmission either, only the following is:
Ford type 3.03 3 Speed Manual all Syncromesh Transmission (no O/D) introduced in 1963 F100/250's with 223's & 292's.
To install one a these, find a 1963 or 1964 F100 (preferably a 1963) that is similar to a 1961/62 F100, get the trans, linkage, driveshaft and other necessary parts from it.
This trans was used from 1963 thru 1987 in a gazillion applications, including Ford/Merc Passenger Cars, F100/350's (F350's after 1966), Bronco's and Econolines.
But only 1963/64 F100's will have all the correct parts to install one a these type 3.03's in a 1961/62.
Or does my transmission have them and they're just worn out?
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#8
It would be far cheaper (and waaay less labor intensive) to replace the two blocker rings, 3 syncro shoes, snap rings, gaskets, front/rear seals, than to swap trannies.
Besides, the used tranny you buy may not be any better than the original, could be a lot worse.
#9
That is the approach I will take. I wasn't aware that mine was even supposed to have syncros.
How complicated is it to replace the parts in question and where would I get them?
Can I do it with basic hand tools or would I need access to a press?
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I would purchase a shop manual if you do not have one, as it describes the procedure to replace them and has good reference drawings of the gears and how they relate.
Garbz
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