Is this a T-85?
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Is this a T-85?
I have been looking for a t-85 3 speed O/D, and I believe I have found one. Trans
Could someone let me know which tranny this is. If it is a T-85, then I would nee the info for putting it in my 71' Crew with it's rebuilt 390.
This trans came out of a 52' Mercury, behind a flathead.
I have found a couple of sites for rebuilding a T-85. I just can't seem to find many with pics. to compare this one to.
Also, gear ratio out of the O/D would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Robert P.
Could someone let me know which tranny this is. If it is a T-85, then I would nee the info for putting it in my 71' Crew with it's rebuilt 390.
This trans came out of a 52' Mercury, behind a flathead.
I have found a couple of sites for rebuilding a T-85. I just can't seem to find many with pics. to compare this one to.
Also, gear ratio out of the O/D would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Robert P.
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I would seriously question the wisdom of this tranny behind a 390.
1st is non-synchro, right? Is it strong enough?
I know it's more money, but I'd go with a wide ratio toploader 4 gear and if I had the extra, I'd put a Gear Vendors OD behind it and run some 3.73 or 4.11 gears depending on tires.
I'm sorry, I meant to say "I know it's a LOT more money...."
http://www.gearvendors.com/
http://www.4speedtoploaders.com/
On the 4 speed site, you can find some info that will help you see if your tranny will match up to a bell meant for a top loader. Trans to bell bolt pattern and length of input shaft are important, as well as how the pilot bushing is going to work. 390s came with toploaders in the good old days. He lists bells, but I couldn't find input shaft length.
How you gonna shift this beast?
Also of interest if the 3 gear doesn't pan out:
http://www.motivegear.com/tech_info/tranny_guide/tranny_guide.html
I don't much like these, but you need all options and the guys who have them like them:
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/t18_t19.htm
Fantasy land:
http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/products/TKO.asp
I know this is all over the map, and does not answer your direct question. Perhaps you can find it with some of the info.
1st is non-synchro, right? Is it strong enough?
I know it's more money, but I'd go with a wide ratio toploader 4 gear and if I had the extra, I'd put a Gear Vendors OD behind it and run some 3.73 or 4.11 gears depending on tires.
I'm sorry, I meant to say "I know it's a LOT more money...."
http://www.gearvendors.com/
http://www.4speedtoploaders.com/
On the 4 speed site, you can find some info that will help you see if your tranny will match up to a bell meant for a top loader. Trans to bell bolt pattern and length of input shaft are important, as well as how the pilot bushing is going to work. 390s came with toploaders in the good old days. He lists bells, but I couldn't find input shaft length.
How you gonna shift this beast?
Also of interest if the 3 gear doesn't pan out:
http://www.motivegear.com/tech_info/tranny_guide/tranny_guide.html
I don't much like these, but you need all options and the guys who have them like them:
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/t18_t19.htm
Fantasy land:
http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/products/TKO.asp
I know this is all over the map, and does not answer your direct question. Perhaps you can find it with some of the info.
Last edited by 85e150; Oct 5, 2004 at 11:46 PM.
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Thanks for the reply. I have a T-18 behind it right now. I like it but, I want the lower r's on the highway. I have already gone down the gear vendors route, and it is going to be my very last alternative. If I can get away with getting an older tranny and rebuilding it for around $500, that seems like a much better direction to go. I have even gone down the ZF route but my transmission mechanic advised me away from it.
Thanks again.
Robert P.
Thanks again.
Robert P.
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Ooops, forgot one. This isn't a cheapo alternative, but just another OD alternative. If only you could find one of THESE or a GV in the scrappy's yard, huh?
http://www.high-impact.net/transmission_and_gear/rangeroverdrive.htm
On edit:
That link doesn't look like it will work. Just google for "Ranger Overdrive" and you'll find the "high impact" and other sites.
On 2nd edit: Above hope page is:
http://www.high-impact.net/
http://www.high-impact.net/transmission_and_gear/rangeroverdrive.htm
On edit:
That link doesn't look like it will work. Just google for "Ranger Overdrive" and you'll find the "high impact" and other sites.
On 2nd edit: Above hope page is:
http://www.high-impact.net/
Last edited by 85e150; Oct 6, 2004 at 11:03 AM.
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