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Help With Transmission Identification

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by Rubicloak, Apr 10, 2019.

  1. Apr 10, 2019
    Rubicloak

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    Internet search turns up more Ford forums than Jeep. It is mated to a V6 Dauntless and D18 with overdrive. A search of T98-148C is fairly inconclusive, with a ford forum saying that the "C" denotes a 1960's ford tranny, however both Novak and AA said that the 148C is just a stamp number and has no meaning. I have read through several posts here but I think that their cases had the T18 on the side. I have talked to both Novak and AA and they both say that they think that it is a T98 and not a T18 but obviously the only way to know is to pull the top and start counting. Neither one had any idea as to what the L115 tag is for. The embedded image is of the top of the case. The two thumbnails are of the side of the case. The side of the case numbers are T98 1R 10W, and below that is the standard WG Division.

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  2. Apr 11, 2019
    jeepstar

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    That sounds like some pretty Sage advice right there.
     
  3. Apr 11, 2019
    Rubicloak

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    Agreed, I guess what I was trying to figure out is what make and decade this transmission would have been used in (was it a Ford, or was it a Jeep) or does it even matter since it is already mated? I think we can reasonably agree that it is a T98 and not a T18 and just need to pop the top to determine the ratio.

    Surely, someone knows what the L115 tag on top denotes (I found one thread that said the L115 tag is a date code, but it does not come up in any searches) or what the 1R 10W on the side denotes?
     
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  4. May 8, 2019
    Wmi68CJ5

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    Just bought a late 70 or 71 with the same setup. Mine is a 148h next to the T98 stamp
     
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    Wmi68CJ5

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    I can’t see the adapter plate on the back of the tranny I bought. Is there one or is the tranny casting already setup for the Texas pattern on yours?
     
  6. May 8, 2019
    Rubicloak

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    I have an adapter plate on mine. What pattern is yours
     
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    Wmi68CJ5

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    Not sure yet. It’s got a plywood body on it right now and is still sitting in the guys flooded yard. Not sure when I’m going to be able to get it to year into. Basically no body whatsoever. Parts Jeep at this point
     
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    Wmi68CJ5

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    Tear not year
     
  9. May 8, 2019
    timgr

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    The casting numbers are not always specific, but the transmission type on the side of the case is accurate, AFAIK. The T-18s can have T-98 on the cover, but I've never heard of a T-18 without "T-18" or "13-01" on the side of the case. If it's not a T-98, what would it be? Not a T-18, unless it's T-18 gears in a T-98 case (not sure that's possible). I'd guess it's an old conversion, and could have been an F134 with Jeep T-98 (offered optionally with the F134), or a conversion from a Jeep or Ford transmission. I somehow recall there were conversion kits for the T-98 back in the day, even though there are none available today... not sure if that would require a Jeep T-98. Note that it's not impossible to make your own adapter for any kind of transmission, as long as you have access to a machinist or machine shop.

    "WG DIV" is Warner Gear, division of Borg-Warner.

    Both the T-98 and T-18 are quite rugged. If there's no reason to repair it, I'd run it and be proud.
     
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  10. May 9, 2019
    Rubicloak

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    ^^^^Thank you Timgr. I think that we can safely say that this is a T98, given the absence of the T18 on the side casting. Until I have the time to actually pull the top and do some counting, I am trying to decipher the following, which in the end may mean nothing. Some have suggested date codes or plant manufactured in, while others have suggested they identify jeep, ford or IH.

    I guess I want to know what it came out of.... Jeep, Ford or IH as supposedly there were ways to identify at one time?

    1) What does the screwed on little tag under the T98 denote on the cover
    2) What does the 148C in the casting denote
    3) What does the 1R 10W in the side casting denote
     
  11. May 9, 2019
    Dave B

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    More pieces to your puzzle--

    2.) T98-148 = Part # 48 = Top Cover = Ford, conv. cab ---From Warner - Copyright 1972 by Hollander Publishing Co., Inc.

    3.) T98-1R used on cases for Ford ('53 - 66) --My research notes--if they can be trusted!
     
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  12. May 9, 2019
    Rubicloak

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    ^^^ Awesome! Thank you Dave! I knew someone would eventually have this info.
    So it is a 53-66 Ford T98.... Novak mentions that Ford stopped using it in 1964.
    One can also assume that since it does not have an "A" that it is a Ford T98 vintage 1948-1955?
    So being a Ford T98, this raises an interesting question. I will have to get under the heap and figure what transfer case it is mounted to since it has a 10 spline 1 1/8" input shaft. My setup also has an overdrive.
     
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  13. May 9, 2019
    Dave B

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    This will aid in identification:
    T98 Gear helix on mainshaft is right hand, helix on countershaft is left hand. Has roller bearings on 3rd gear.
    T98A Gear helix on mainshaft is left hand, helix on countershaft is right hand. Has roller bearings on 3rd gear.
    T18 Does not use roller bearings on 3rd gear.

    Is your Reverse over & up? As an external check that narrows the possibilities slightly.
     
  14. May 9, 2019
    Rubicloak

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    Dave, I am not sure on the over and up or down as it will not slip over past 1st and 2nd gear. Will only go up and down between first and second, when you try to go over to third and fourth, it is like hitting a brick wall.
     
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    Dave B

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    Sounds like you're in the project mode? Which CJ is this?--if you don't mind sharing.

    You have similarities to my '67 CJ5---V6, T98? 4-spd, Dana 18 single stk w/ Warn overdrive. Final crawl ratio, I figure, is 1st =76.8:1----and in reverse = 89:32. But, I'm pretty much a flat-lander here in my part of Minnesota, so I won't have to try much in reverse! With 4th and the overdrive it rolls too fast--65 mph & beyond!
     
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    Rubicloak

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    This is my 71. And definitely in project mode. Doing a full frame off.
     
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    timgr

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    The Jeep transmissions have a tag under one of the top cover bolts. They are often lost, but if present would be a 100% ID.
     
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    Dave B

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    Rubicloak, you may find some additional tidbits here (more re: the internal workings) >>>Borg Warner T98-A ***Always keep an open-mind on what model you have until proven!
     
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    Rubicloak

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    Thanks Dave. I already have that in my "watch" it is a very well done thread!
     
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    It "could" actually be the Jeep T18 with 4:1 1st gear that was an option behind the Daunt in 71 and earlier years. I'll have to look up the gear tooth count of the input shaft for the 4:1 as it escapes me at the moment. My 71 has one. As for the reverse, I'm not aware of any T98 that went over and down, although later T18's did. It's also intriguing that your case doesn't show the 'T18-1301" on the side of the case but that wouldn't necessarily surprise me. I've got a bunch of 18s and a couple of 98's in the shop. I'll check it out tomorrow. Now I'm curious...
    FWIW,
    Mike
     
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