hello everyone. i recently purchased a 68 f100 with a 360FE and a 3spd manual on the column (2wd). would anyone know the type of trans and the gear ratios?

 

IF it is synchro in first, it is the Ford "303" top loading, side-shifting 3 speed.

Ratios might be 2.99/1.75/1

These were put in almost every car and light truck Ford made during their production, which was from about 1962 clear into the mid 1980s.

There are definitely at least two ratio sets, one for small 6s and one for V8s. There could be several other ratios as well.

Some ID info:

3 Speed ID Chart

If it isn't a "303", it would be a BW T85 or similar. Those were offered with OD starting in the 1950s until the 1970s or later.

Those are side loaded, side shifting, so you can see the difference pretty easy if you can't confirm a synchro or non-synchro first.

 

ok thanks for the info. it is top loading, side shifting behind a 360 so i assume the gear ratios you listed must be the ones i have. are these a tough trans?

 

Yes, they are tough. Expect high mile units to need bearings. Synchros are pretty tough if treated right. Ford put them behind 4bbl 390s in Galaxies and advertised them as a "3 1/2 speed" because of the then-unusual synchro first gear. This was a big deal as insurance companies did not like 4 speeds, so cheapskates could get their big motor and be able to shift gears, but avoid the 4 speed insurance penalty.

One of the many crazy things going on in the '60s and '70s.....