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?

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

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

I just thought it was known as an early/four speed type nine, but then again I'm probably wrong...

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

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