need a 5 speed
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An '85 would be either a 300, 351w,460, or oil burner, right?
If so, the next question is what kind of clutch do you have? Methinks you should have a hydraulic clutch already.
If so, you can use the Ford-installed ZF 5 speed. These use an integral bell, so you MUST get one from the same engine series. Clutch is hydraulic, internal for the 300-351w, external for BB and OB.
Another alternative which bolts to your existing bell, uses your existing clutch but requires an adaptor, is the NV4500.
Mazda 5 speeds from F150s would be an alternative if you don't tow or haul max loads. These are 300/351w pattern only, integral bell, hydraulic clutch.
List 'o trans:
Domestic Truck Tranny Guide
NV4500 info:
High Impact - NV4500 5spd
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...nsmission.html
Very important to get either 4x2 or 4x4 version and determine TC compatibilty if applicable.
Older Clark transmissions might work, but bell to trans might be an issue.
If so, the next question is what kind of clutch do you have? Methinks you should have a hydraulic clutch already.
If so, you can use the Ford-installed ZF 5 speed. These use an integral bell, so you MUST get one from the same engine series. Clutch is hydraulic, internal for the 300-351w, external for BB and OB.
Another alternative which bolts to your existing bell, uses your existing clutch but requires an adaptor, is the NV4500.
Mazda 5 speeds from F150s would be an alternative if you don't tow or haul max loads. These are 300/351w pattern only, integral bell, hydraulic clutch.
List 'o trans:
Domestic Truck Tranny Guide
NV4500 info:
High Impact - NV4500 5spd
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...nsmission.html
Very important to get either 4x2 or 4x4 version and determine TC compatibilty if applicable.
Older Clark transmissions might work, but bell to trans might be an issue.
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