Ford gearbox question

[wuvvum 23,205]

How do you tell the difference between an MT75 and a Type 9? I seem to remember the shift pattern's different but I can't recall which is which.

[Guest]

MT75

TYPE9

[Albert Ross 776]

MT75 Reverse bottom right. (Some with a push down, but not all, depends on vehicle)Type 9 Reverse, push down past the gate and top left (better for feeling the leg of the bird in the passenger seat, that's why I prefer Mk1 Sierras)

[monzaE 33]

This Burton site has the same pics as above but has some details of all the popular Ford boxeshttp://www.burtonpower.com/technical_1/ ... arbox.aspx

[wuvvum 23,205]

Ta all. Looks like it's an MT75 I need then. Fortunately there's a few cheap ones on the Bay at the minute.

[FredTransit 561]

Even if it was a type9, I would get an MT75, it's a better and more reliable box, worth the conversion. If the gearbox is off, the type9 is cast iron, and the MT75 is ally.

[Owain-328i 1]

MT75 usually has a lift up mechanism under the gearknob for reverse.

[andrew e 1,497]

MT75 has a cast in bellhousing (I think).

[AXrescuer 19]

Holy thread resurrection Batman!

[FredTransit 561]

Yeah sorry, was trawling back for stuff i could contribute to.....

[Milford Cubicle 5]

If you feel like going back in time wuvvum, if the gearbox is still fitted and the car running, hit reverse gear while the car is running - if it doesn't graunch it's an MT75. Syncromesh on reverse gear - luxury.