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Ford type 9 box- how to find ratios
alistairolsen - 6/2/10 at 11:56 AM

Hi,

I have an unknown type 9 box and Id like to find out which version it is, where should I be looking for plates or stampings?

Cheers

Steve G - 6/2/10 at 12:38 PM

As far as i know there's only 2 versions - with the standard and long input shaft versions that were fitted to the 2.8 cars.

omega0684 - 6/2/10 at 12:44 PM

Already covered this month,

Looky Here

alistairolsen - 6/2/10 at 01:58 PM

so all type 9s are the same ratios?

What length are the short and lon input shafts respectively?

mookaloid - 6/2/10 at 02:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by alistairolsen
so all type 9s are the same ratios?



er no the previous thread shows that the long input shaft boxes have a higher ratio 1st gear

cliftyhanger - 6/2/10 at 03:31 PM

I don't think so!
I believe there are some long input shaft boxes with the less helpful ratios. Diesels? P100?? but never assume long input=close ratio!
I guesss the best way to check is put it in gear and count the turns?

rusty nuts - 6/2/10 at 03:42 PM

If it's any help the bell housing on the short box is 7" from the gearbox mating surface to the engine mounting surface,