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Ford T18

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 3b a runnin, Aug 5, 2022.

  1. 3b a runnin

    3b a runnin Active Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I'm goin to look at a transmission tomorrow with intent of putting it in the green B. Of course I hope to look inside, and my question is, Is there anything special about getting the top off it? I have never worked on one of these. I remember the SM 465 top had to be just right to come off. Anything special about the T18?
    TIA
     
  2. Fireball

    Fireball Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Pulls straight up when you undo the bolts. Of course ,you need to line up the shift forks when putting it back together.
     
  3. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    T18 cover comes off easy compared to the sm465.
     
  4. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Easiest if you put in neutral first. Makes it easier to put back on too. Otherwise just unbolt and remove.
     
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  5. 3b a runnin

    3b a runnin Active Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I was about to give up on him, but he called me a while ago.
    this is the cruddy outside
    upload_2022-8-14_20-58-30.png
    and inside
    upload_2022-8-14_20-59-15.png
    and the reverse gear thats 1/3rd gone
    upload_2022-8-14_21-0-9.png
    Most of you guys have had experience with the T18, is that too much gear gone for a 2500LB 3B?
     
  6. dnb71R2

    dnb71R2 SuperDave 2023 Sponsor

    Dang! Can you imagine the hideous grinding noise that driver must have endured...regularly?!!! :shock:
    Try to talk him down on price.
    Anyway, with the lighter vehicle, you could probably get away with using it. Make sure you get all the shavings out of the case and replace the bearings, synchronizers and nylon pads on the shift rails.
     
    Last edited: Aug 14, 2022
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  7. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    But if you do all that putting in a new R is simple.
     
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  8. dnb71R2

    dnb71R2 SuperDave 2023 Sponsor

  9. melvinm

    melvinm Member

    Pull the front bearing cover, inspect the bearing as this is normally the first one to go.
     
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  10. Rich M.

    Rich M. Shoe salesman 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Not much worse than mine...
     
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  11. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    Definately Change that reverse idler.
    Some idlers use needle bearings while others use bronze bushings. You should be able to mix match Ford, Jeep and IH reverse gears so long as the gear tooth count is correct.
     
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  12. 3b a runnin

    3b a runnin Active Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Still working on this.
    I'm still using stock floor pedals, with the AA chain linkage setup on my 3B. Has anyone used this setup with the Ford T18?? I'm just trying to make sure about clearance before I drop the $$$ on this upgrade.
    Novak couldn't give me an answer.
    TIA
     
  13. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    I’m not running that particular set up but I have dry fitted the Buschert chain control to a T18 with standard floor pedal pivot system,
    It’s an easy fit. But you may have to tinker with the
    Buschert bracket angle.
    I decided it was just as easy to fabricate a chain control for an exact fit because the Buschert control is so very simple anyway.
    About all you need is a chain, a sprocket and some fabrication skill.
    That said I decided to keep mine as factory as possible and used a factory clutch release cable.
     
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  14. 3b a runnin

    3b a runnin Active Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Thanks. I''ll probably move forward on this. Just wanted to use all the experience thats available here.
    This is a great forum. Thanks All (y)
     
  15. 3b a runnin

    3b a runnin Active Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    As the Novak parts start to show up, I'm tearing down the T18.
    The 1st pic is the empty case. Look at all that metal gunk in the bottom!:(
    upload_2022-9-8_19-16-40.png
    Yea, there is a magnet glued to the bottom
    Not a good pic, but this bearing inner race shows where some of the gunk came from.
    [​IMG]
    I'll bet this puppy was noisy.
    Its getting a rebuild, including the rev gear.
     
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