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Jan 18, 2014 | 05:30 PM

skotyg

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56 trans ID

Hi guys,

I took my 3 speed trans out of a 56 f100 to be cleaned and and have new bearings and seals put in. I got parts from NPD for a light duty ford trans with no overdrive and the parts aren't correct. Are there any markings or anything to ID the trans so I can get the correct parts? Thanks for any help!

Scott

Jan 18, 2014 | 06:51 PM

Jolly Roger Joe

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Can you show some pictures of the trans?

Jan 18, 2014 | 07:09 PM

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Got this out of his gallery. It looks big for a light duty?

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Jan 18, 2014 | 07:26 PM

skotyg

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Ah, it could be a heavy duty? I apologize, I forgot to add that there pics in my album. Thanks for looking!

Jan 18, 2014 | 07:41 PM

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That looks just like the two light duties I have in the garage. Did you possibly get parts for a passenger car 3 spd?

Jan 18, 2014 | 07:49 PM

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No, it was for the truck. Is there anywhere else that might have parts I can double check?

Jan 18, 2014 | 09:34 PM

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What is the casting number on the trans case?

What parts didn't fit?

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Jan 18, 2014 | 10:04 PM

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Yes, the case number will help. The Parts CD shows that in 56 the Medium duty trans was also a "remote control" (column shift) trans.
You are much better off dealing with VanPelt Sales for tranny stuff, but you absolutely need the trans ID'd by at least case number first. www.vanpeltsales.com

There should be a number on the bearings that can be matched too.

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Jan 18, 2014 | 10:41 PM

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skotyg

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Thanks Ross

I'll check that out!

Jan 19, 2014 | 08:20 AM

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The light duty transmissions were side loaded Ford transmissions. The 1956 medium duty transmission is also side loaded, a Borg-Warner T89. That transmission is top loaded. You have the heavy duty 3 speed, a Borg-Warner T87.

Jan 19, 2014 | 08:54 AM

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The clutch linkage anchor appears to be on the side plate? Look at the BH bolt pattern too, longer dimension is vertical. The drain also. I think it's a side-loader.