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Jun 16, 2010 | 07:06 AM

norvillebob

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toploader fork removal help

Hey all, I have a 4 speed toploader here that I need to remove the forks and shift rails. Can this be done from the top of the tranny without removing it from the engine? Any help would be appreciated.

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bob

Jun 16, 2010 | 11:18 AM

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Ford performance toploader 4 speed?

Exploded view here, looks like you might be able to if you can get to the top cover.

Exploded View of a Toploader

Jun 16, 2010 | 12:42 PM

norvillebob

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yes and yes. actually it's a 4 speed OD unit from a 70's granada I want to make it into a top shifted box. I need to remove all the forks and rails.

bob

Jun 16, 2010 | 12:53 PM

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The OD unit is going to be slightly different inside as the shifting is reversed for 3-4 iirc.

There were top shift models of the OD, in addition to the turret shift and side shift.

Jun 16, 2010 | 12:58 PM

norvillebob

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Originally Posted by 85e150six4mtod

The OD unit is going to be slightly different inside as the shifting is reversed for 3-4 iirc.

There were top shift models of the OD, in addition to the turret shift and side shift.

Jeep boxes t-176 and the ford TOD aluminum unit. And yes, I'm concerned about weather the shift pattern will be the same... the hotrod folks have been doing this on the three speeds behind flatheads using a jeep t150 shift tower. I found a few articles on the swap I'm attempting also, but nothing 100% on the OD unit.

bob

Jun 16, 2010 | 04:06 PM

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The TOD has an intermediate lever mounted on the left front of the case that reverses the direction of the 3-4 shift between the handle and the shift fork. I can try to borrow a camera and get you a few pictures if you think it would help.