I'm stumped....trans code B

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Jun 15, 2012 | 02:49 PM

NTOLERANCE

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I'm stumped....trans code B

I swear I have looked at 5,794,563 door tag decoders and cannot find what trans code B is. Owner says its a 4 speed, but it is the OD top loader or T18?

Jun 15, 2012 | 03:18 PM

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Clark ?......SROD...................?

Jun 15, 2012 | 03:53 PM

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Transmission Code B = Clark 4-speed overdrive, used 1980/1989 (and possibly longer).

Source: FoMoCo 1980/89 Light Truck Master Parts Catalog

Jun 15, 2012 | 04:16 PM

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I had the same transmission in my '87 until I swapped in a ZF. It is a Ford TOD (Top mounted shifter, overdrive) and is very similar in layout to the old toploaders. I've also seen them referred to as a T170FT.

Jun 15, 2012 | 04:21 PM

NTOLERANCE

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Thanks guys, was hoping it was an OD.

Jun 15, 2012 | 04:25 PM

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B = RTS TS-OD Top Shift 4 Speed O/D: 1984/89 E/F150.

B = RUG SR-OD Single Rail 4 Speed O/D: 1978/83 E/F100/150 & Passenger Car TRANS code 5 = 1978/80 Granada, 1978/83 Fairmont/Zephyr.

Both are "weak sisters." One speed shift, you can kiss the little darlin's good bye.