Hornet
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| posted on 25/4/03 at 07:23 AM |
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Gerbox identification
Hi guys
Need to ask this basic question as I do not know the answer...
I hear of type 9 and mt75 etc gearboxes.
What kind of gearbox is a 4 speed from a 1978 mk 2 escort?
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 25/4/03 at 09:05 AM |
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You dont have either of those!
http://www.domsat.co.uk/pages/locost.htm
rob lanes websie shows pics of a 9 and the 4 speed.
The MT75 looks a lot different - its made of alu, has an integral bell housing and has lots of very obvious ribbing on the outside to give
strength.
atb
steve
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Hornet
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| posted on 25/4/03 at 09:09 AM |
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Thanks for reply Stephen, so thats 2 eliminated. Already checked that web page m8 and the 4 speed is the same as mine. So anyone know what type of
box it is? or is it just a 4 speed from a mk2 
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ned
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| posted on 25/4/03 at 09:18 AM |
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I just thought it was known as an early/four speed type nine, but then again I'm probably wrong...
beware, I've got yellow skin
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JohnFol
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| posted on 25/4/03 at 04:31 PM |
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Hornet, have a look at the links on this page for some more info
http://www.burtonpower.com/pages/tech01.asp
This suggests it's a type 2, but I cant see the exit hole for the clutch leaver
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Rob Lane
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| posted on 25/4/03 at 08:15 PM |
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Ford in their infinite wisdom and penchant for buggering about with models gave the 4 speed a few designations.
All run of mill Mk2 boxes are 4 speed,cast in bellhousing type A gearboxes. 1978 certainly was anyway.
Unless it came from a genuine Sport model (different ratios), all are the same, except of course the RS etc models.
If the box was replaced later in cars life there is a chance it could be a Type C, easily spotted by seperate boltable bellhousing.
Ford have a habit of using up the end of range bodyshells mated with some bits from new upcoming model range bits and releasing car as a
'special'. The Harrier was a case in point.
Early Mk2 Vans used the Mk1 front end till parts were used up.
It can make a mess of ordering replacement bits for a range crossover model, even nowadays!
We have just supplied some lowered and stiffened springs to a guy who was convinced he had a Mk5 Fiesta, only to discover it was a Mk4 floorpan with a
frontend facelift. Ford did this to use up the bodyshells.
Rob Lane
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