Transmission Id.
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Transmission Id.
Hi,
I have a 81 F100 with the 300 I6. The transmission is a three speed, that shifts on the coloum. I would like to know what transmission this is (is it a borg warner?) and what ratios are the gears?
Also, would this pull a load as well as the T18? Is it sycronised?
Also i have noticed that you have to pretty much ride the clutch in reverse to keep from stalling it. Is this a mechanical problem with the trans?
thanks for your info.
I have a 81 F100 with the 300 I6. The transmission is a three speed, that shifts on the coloum. I would like to know what transmission this is (is it a borg warner?) and what ratios are the gears?
Also, would this pull a load as well as the T18? Is it sycronised?
Also i have noticed that you have to pretty much ride the clutch in reverse to keep from stalling it. Is this a mechanical problem with the trans?
thanks for your info.
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That should be a Ford 3.03 toploader 3 speed. They call it a "toploader" because of the large plate on the top where you take it apart. They made this tranny in different variations since the early 60's. Here's a picture.
Ford Toploader three speed Transmission
Ford Toploader three speed Transmission
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ok, can anybody id the gear ratio's of the forward gears, and how well this tranny will do under a laod
As for your answer, i think your full of it, cause after som research, i found that the 3.03 never made it out of the 70's as stock equipment. I have also found that all the gears in a 3.03 toploader are sycronised, except for reverse. The toploader is a heavy duty trans designed as a replacement for the borg warner T10. It was a used behind 6 and 8 cylinder engines up to the 428 c.i.
Now back to the origional question, What is the three speed in the 1981 F100 with the three speed?
As for your answer, i think your full of it, cause after som research, i found that the 3.03 never made it out of the 70's as stock equipment. I have also found that all the gears in a 3.03 toploader are sycronised, except for reverse. The toploader is a heavy duty trans designed as a replacement for the borg warner T10. It was a used behind 6 and 8 cylinder engines up to the 428 c.i.
Now back to the origional question, What is the three speed in the 1981 F100 with the three speed?
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Uhhhhhhh wow. You told one of the more knowledgeable guys on this forum he was full of it when he was pretty much right on his answer - good luck with that, buddy.
I also agree it is a 3.03, but I am probably full of it.
I also agree it is a 3.03, but I am probably full of it.
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Before you burn more bridges, post a picture of your transmission. More helpful answers could be made by seeing what you actually have. These great guys are guessing and assuming without more info from you.
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This sounds like you have hot spots on the flywheel along with clutch wear.
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Again sounds like symptoms of a worn clutch. Depending on mileage it could be the synchronizers are worn. Usually worn synchros will throw the truck out of gear.
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Then either let people help you and lose the attitude, or figure it out on your own, and as said before post a picture.
I also read that Wikipedia article you cited... Wiki is not the full on authority, but rather people like us posting information - right or wrong. I also read about a lot of people having issues and questions about the 3.03's in their early 80's trucks. I doubt they have all been swapped in.
No one here is treating you like you are stupid, but we are only working with what YOU have given us.
I also read that Wikipedia article you cited... Wiki is not the full on authority, but rather people like us posting information - right or wrong. I also read about a lot of people having issues and questions about the 3.03's in their early 80's trucks. I doubt they have all been swapped in.
No one here is treating you like you are stupid, but we are only working with what YOU have given us.
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