Short throw shifter
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Short throw shifter
I've got a '66 with a VIN code of C for the trans, converted to floor shifter. I like the floor shift but I'd like to shorten the throw. Shifter is be up against the seat when the wife drives it, and pretty far forward in second or reverse. Stock bench seat. So my first question is what model of tran is the stock 3 speed and 2nd, what are my chances of finding a shorter throw shift mechanism for this?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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Most likely a Ford 3.03 top loading all synchro 3 speed. Is first synchro?
If not, it's a BW trans, T85 or something.
What kind of a shifter is on it now?
AFAIK, the Hurst "Mastershift" conversion kit is the one most used, not sure about others.
If not, it's a BW trans, T85 or something.
What kind of a shifter is on it now?
AFAIK, the Hurst "Mastershift" conversion kit is the one most used, not sure about others.
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First is synchro yes. It is a Hurst shift handle but I don't know the the mechanism is Hurst or not.
Maybe it is the Mastershift conversion? I'll have to crawl under and see what I can see. Good tip thanks.
Looks like a respectable gear box.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_T...n#Applications
Maybe it is the Mastershift conversion? I'll have to crawl under and see what I can see. Good tip thanks.
Looks like a respectable gear box.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_T...n#Applications
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If it's the Hurst set up, that's about as good as it gets. I don't think you'll find a Hurst lever on a different shifter. It would have to be a car 3 speed shifter, and it would be a cut and weld job.
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TRANS code A = 1963/65 // TRANS code C = 1966/86 (1987 for Econoline).
B/W trans would have been the T-85N with Overdrive, 1965/71 F100...TRANS code B
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