best manual ****** for a 292 Y block
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paul2748
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What don't you like about your present one?
Three choices: top loader or T-10 four speed, 5 speed or a later three speed like the 3.03 trans which is syncro in first.
The four speeds are relatively easy to install (a couple of modifications are required) and there are kits for installing the 5 speeds.
The later 3 speed might be more of a problem, but never did one.
Three choices: top loader or T-10 four speed, 5 speed or a later three speed like the 3.03 trans which is syncro in first.
The four speeds are relatively easy to install (a couple of modifications are required) and there are kits for installing the 5 speeds.
The later 3 speed might be more of a problem, but never did one.
miker98038
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The T-85/R11 combo is bullet proof, I think they used them behind the 406's in the early 60's. But pricey. The T-86/R10 will do fine if you don't drop the clutch hard.
I did an odd ball Granda top loader, sometimes referred to as a T&C. Don't know why. You turn down the front bearing retainer to fit the Y block bell housing, bolt up two bolts and drill and tap holes for the other two. Been years since I did this. So, if I'm wrong, someone will correct me.
The trans is identified by an odd bulge on the right rear. Ford used a light duty top loader, and replaced 3rd gear with an O/D ratio. The normal 3/4 shift arm points up instead of down, so a standard shifter will work it. Weird deal, took me a while to get my head around it. Your actually shifting 1-2-4-3, with 3 being the o/d.
It has a 3.2? First gear and about a .8 o/d. If you've got 3.5 or higher gears, it works. The Jeep guys did a lot of these, maybe 15 years ago. Worked ok, if you can find one really cheap.
I bit the bullet, and changed to a T-5. But it's an option.
I did an odd ball Granda top loader, sometimes referred to as a T&C. Don't know why. You turn down the front bearing retainer to fit the Y block bell housing, bolt up two bolts and drill and tap holes for the other two. Been years since I did this. So, if I'm wrong, someone will correct me.
The trans is identified by an odd bulge on the right rear. Ford used a light duty top loader, and replaced 3rd gear with an O/D ratio. The normal 3/4 shift arm points up instead of down, so a standard shifter will work it. Weird deal, took me a while to get my head around it. Your actually shifting 1-2-4-3, with 3 being the o/d.
It has a 3.2? First gear and about a .8 o/d. If you've got 3.5 or higher gears, it works. The Jeep guys did a lot of these, maybe 15 years ago. Worked ok, if you can find one really cheap.
I bit the bullet, and changed to a T-5. But it's an option.
Ole Don
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In today's world, I would not spend money for a different transmission without overdrive. Standard or automatic. I had the light duty OD behind the stock 272. It worked good and was fun to drive. I later opted for a strong 312 and wanted something better. I went with the OD spoken about above. I used one from an F150 to move the shifter to the front. It worked OK, but the long RPM span from 2nd to 3rd really sucked. I then spoke to some Mustang parts people about a T5, and they talked me out of it. If you have a smaller engine, or drive like grandma, they may be OK. I get a bit "spirited" from time to time, so I stepped up to a T 3550. Expensive, yes. I have hammered on it for ten years now. Money well spent for me. While doing all that, I built a flathead powered roadster with a T5. For a lighter car with fewer cubic inches, the T5 is a wonderful gearbox. It shifts quick and easy, and there is a gear ratio for every speed.
SSsssteamer
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On my 1957 Ford 292 I had a Borg Warner top load over drive and it would not stand up. After replacing the trans for the 6th time, I then went to the T 85 over drive and I never had another problem there after. That was 50 years ago and it was a lesson well learned.
