How do I know if my transmission is T 18?
The Ford versions can also be identified by its casting numbers cast into the driver’s side of the case, commonly “T18-1E” for earlier units and “13-01” for later units.
Is the T18 a good transmission?
The Borg-Warner T18 transmission is famous for its strength and durability in the truck and off-road world and was built for quite a few Ford trucks, IH vehicles, and Jeeps. With or without an adapter (depending upon which version of the T18 you find—Ford or Jeep), it’s compatible with GM, Ford, and AMC engines.
What is a np435?
The NP 435 transmission is one of the most popular heavy-duty “Granny-Geared” four speeds that was ever offered from the factory. It came in several -, -, and 1-ton 4×4 trucks from Ford and Dodge, ranging from the early 1960s into the early 1990s.
Are all NP435 transmissions the same?
Our NP435 is a Ford 4×4 unit we found for sale on the internet, but adapters are available for both the 2WD and 4WD versions of this transmission. There are a few differences between all of the NP435s; most are insignificant but might be important depending on what engine you plan to use in front of the transmission.
What does Granny shifting not double clutching like you should?
“Granny shifting, not double-clutching like you should” are the famous words said by Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) in the 2001 hit The Fast and the Furious. Ironically, when it comes to drag racing or daily driving, that line doesn’t really make much sense.
What trucks had the NP435 transmission?
The NP435 was made by New Process Gear from 1962 thru 1997. They are found primarily in Ford trucks from 1966 to 1992 and Dodge trucks from 1962 to 1993. They also had limited distribution in GM & Chevrolet trucks from 1968-1972. They are also found in some International Harvester and industrial applications.
What does double clutching mean?
Double-clutching (also called double de-clutching outside of the United States) is a method of shifting gears used primarily for vehicles with an unsynchronized manual transmission, such as commercial trucks and specialty vehicles.
What kind of transmission is a T18?
The T18 is a renowned, heavy-duty truck transmission designed for and used in ½, 3/4 and 1+ ton trucks. The T18 was made by Borg-Warner Gear from 1965 to 1991.
How long is the input shaft on a T18?
The input shaft is around 6 1/2″ long. The input shaft is about 1/2″ shorter than the Jeep T-18 input shaft. The closely related Ford T-98 typically uses a fatter input shaft. The drivers side of the case will be cast with T-18 or 13-01. If you click on the top thumbnail, you can see the 13-01 casting number in that picture.
What is the top cover casting number for a T18?
These T18’s may have a case casting number of 13-01-065-904 and a top cover casting of #13-01-065-906. Ford vs. Jeep T18’s The Ford T18’s are clearly the best conversion choices in that they are far more standardized, easier to find and often more affordable.
What is the difference between a T18 and a T19?
The T18 is synchronized in the second through fourth gears. All gears are helically cut except first and reverse, which are spur gears. T19s are fully synchronized in all gears and feature all helically cut gears.