tranny compatability
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tranny compatability
First...I have an 81 F150 Custom 4 x 4 w/ I6 300 and what I believe is the Ford 3-speed...but not absolutely sure.
It's 3 speed on the floor w/ an OD but does have "Ford" & the 'C' stamp on it.
I'm a little confused cause I thought these trannies were normally on the column.
Anyway...the tranny seized up on me & I need to replace.
I was wondering if I could replace w/ a Warner T18 or T19 or NP435 w/o any adapters/modifications?
I've been restoring the truck for a few years now, have a 6" suspension lift, 35" tires & have upgraded the engine w/ some performance parts.
Thanks
John
It's 3 speed on the floor w/ an OD but does have "Ford" & the 'C' stamp on it.
I'm a little confused cause I thought these trannies were normally on the column.
Anyway...the tranny seized up on me & I need to replace.
I was wondering if I could replace w/ a Warner T18 or T19 or NP435 w/o any adapters/modifications?
I've been restoring the truck for a few years now, have a 6" suspension lift, 35" tires & have upgraded the engine w/ some performance parts.
Thanks
John
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Three speeds with OD were on the column, with a separate shifter for the OD.
What you have is a 4 speed OD trans, where 4th is OD.
NP435 or T18 might be a direct bolt in.
There were a couple of recent posts on this. I will try to find them and link to them, as they will give you details on the swap.
The Ford versioned NP/T trans will definitely bolt up to your bell. Cross member and length are the questions.
What you have is a 4 speed OD trans, where 4th is OD.
NP435 or T18 might be a direct bolt in.
There were a couple of recent posts on this. I will try to find them and link to them, as they will give you details on the swap.
The Ford versioned NP/T trans will definitely bolt up to your bell. Cross member and length are the questions.
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Same deal as you:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...e-b-trans.html
I thought I could find a couple others where they swapped the OD to a T18/NP, but I give up for now.
As for the ZF or Mazda 5 speeds, they can be swapped in. However, they are integral bell transmissions (which yours is not) and they use hydraulic clutches. If you think a 5er would be more better, we can find some threads on that swap.
You need to find a trans from a 4x4 in any case though.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...e-b-trans.html
I thought I could find a couple others where they swapped the OD to a T18/NP, but I give up for now.
As for the ZF or Mazda 5 speeds, they can be swapped in. However, they are integral bell transmissions (which yours is not) and they use hydraulic clutches. If you think a 5er would be more better, we can find some threads on that swap.
You need to find a trans from a 4x4 in any case though.
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