Hi all,
I'm looking for info on Ford type 3 gearboxes. I have one in my Locost racer and after a few shifting problems running fully synthetic 75w-90 for the last year I looking to find out what oil was originally recommended for it. Burton's suggest SAE 80 but have found no other mentions in any workshop manual (I've bought pretty much all the Haynes manuals that the gearbox could have been in but none mention the type 3!).

If anyone also knows of a service manual that includes this gearbox please let me know.

Thanks, Graham

Hi.
EP 80 / 90.
Using fully synthetic is whats causing your problems.

Ford 2000E, probably almost the same as Mk2 Cortina. I've got a genuine Ford manual for Cortina2 somewhere

Nice little read up on gearbox here...

NEW GENUINE FORD GEARBOX/TRANSMISSION OIL 75W-90 1L WSD-M2C200-C .... eBay Item

75w90 Transmission Oil 1Ltr

With Ford Specification
ESDM-2C175-A
ESDM-2C186-A
WSD-M2C200-C

To Fit The Following Applications

4 Speed Manual Transmissions
from 01-07-1970 To 15-08-1996

5 Speed Type 9 Manual Transmission
In Capri, Sierra, Granada
From 01-08-1992 Onwards

5 Speed BC, IB5, MTX75 Manual Transmissions
In Fiesta Escort, Mondeo
From 01-02-1982 Onwards

5 Speed VXT75 Manual Transmission
In Galaxy
From 01-04-2000 To 31-08-2006

6 Speed MT82 Manual Transmission
In Transit
From 17-04-2006 To 16-03-2009

6 Speed MMT 6 Manual Transmission In Mondeo
From: 02-10-2000 To: 19-03-2007

Use according to owner guide recommendations
Manufactured with synthetic base oils and performance additives providing improved gear shifting at all ambient temperatures
Due to its excellent thermal, oxidative and shear stability, this fluid meets Ford's fill-for-life requirements
Its wear protection extends the life of synchronizers and bearings
Reduced friction and optimal lubrication reduces operating temperatures, increases component life and improves efficiency

I use this stuff since 2014 very happy bunny.. Amazon Linky...
Also fitted a drain plug on box so easy to change out oil if it was rubbish ..

Suppose i could save a few bob and put in morrisons own lol ..its only oil..

[Edited on 20/12/16 by johnemms]

Back in the dim and distant past we used ATF in all our Ford rally car gearboxes.... 2000E,Rocket and 5 speed ZFs. .

Hoy Graham
ATF found Morris ATF for Autos & manuals
Cured mine would swear by it.