Thread: FORD TOP LOADER GEARBOX

Originally Posted by Ean Austral

Its still in the car and its not that easy to get under and take a pic, as I have stuff around the car atm, but am sure its not a top loader, thanks for the info Frank.

cheers Ean

Ean, from underneath on the passenger side there will be 3 levers, one shorter, with steel rods going back to the gear change stick mechanism mounted at the rear of the box, if you can't get a look from the top, Regards Frank.

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Ean
If its not a toploader,grab a T5 out of an EA/EB falcon.
The T5 is a direct bolt up replacement for a single rail.I did a conversion in a strong XE EFi SPac wagon(200kph in 4th,select 5th and it still went some more).6cyl/V8 boxes interchange
You will appreciate 5th up there.From memory I was able to retain the original 4 speed tailshaft(same gearbox length)
Not as strong as the Top Loader,MUCH CHEAPER,Dont be tricked into a XE/XF 5 speed,they are weak and will not handle the V8,the T5 will unless you are a TYRE SHREDDING HOON.
Andrew

Andrew the 6 cyl. and v8 will not interchange, the spigot shaft is different, a V8 will not fit the 6 and vice versa, I was told they were interchangable, I have one of each in the back of one of my landies. I was hoping I could swap spigot shafts but not possible, Regards Frank.