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Jan 27, 2011 | 05:17 PM

mngriz

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1959 transmission

i recently purchased a 1959 f100 with a 292, 3spd and am wondering what the original tranmission used in that truck was? any information would be helpful, thanks

Jan 27, 2011 | 05:30 PM

NumberDummy

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Welcome to FTE

Two 3 speed manual transmissions were offered for 1959 F100's w/a 292.

1) Ford Light Duty 3 speed manual transmission.

2) Borg Warner T-86 3 speed manual transmission with Overdrive.

Jan 27, 2011 | 05:37 PM

4tl8ford

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The Ford Light Duty 3 speed manual transmission was also referred as the 2.77 - It is a toploded side shifted unit.

Jan 27, 2011 | 05:48 PM

NumberDummy

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Originally Posted by 4tl8ford

The Ford Light Duty 3 speed manual transmission was also referred as the 2.77 - It is a toploded side shifted unit.

The 2.77 was not used behind V8 engines, or 215/223/262 I-6's.

The 2.77 is a "weak sister." It was introduced in 1960, used thru 1967 in 144/170 and some 200 I-6: Falcon/Fairlane/Comet/Mustang.

Oct 17, 2014 | 02:14 AM

rlipscher

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F-100 Transmission help

I recently purchased a 1958 F-100. I paid a tow truck driver to load it and he evidently injured- or ruined the transmission. I don't know what to do? I left the truck with a body guy- who had a mecanic look at it and said that it was ruined. I have been looking aroudn for a replacement- but can only fined $1200 transmissions that have 30 day warrentys. Would anyone know what to do. the tranmission is

1958 Ford F100 Transmission/Transaxle Assembly SIDE LOADER SHORT SHAFT 3 SPEED 6CYL 4*2

Can I have this rebuilt- or where sould you find a rebuilt- or used transmission. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Randy rlipscher@gmail.com

Oct 17, 2014 | 06:15 AM

jim collins

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Originally Posted by rlipscher

I can't help you other than suggest you start your own thread and not hijack one . It keeps the threads from getting off track from the op.__

__JIM

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Oct 17, 2014 | 09:59 AM

ALBUQ F-1

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I agree it would be better to start your own thread, but I can see you've been to just about every sub-forum on FTE looking for an answer, and haven't gotten one. I would contact Van Pelt Sales, VANPELT SALES LLC homepage, who are the most knowledgeable people on earth when it comes to Ford transmissions.

I'm curious how a tow truck driver would be able to damage a manual transmission, even if he dragged the truck in gear? Before you hit the panic button, I'd have a trans shop take a look at it. It's very easy to pull the trans on your truck, so I'd get it out of there and take it around to some shops.