How do I identify my Toploader gearbox?

How do I identify my Toploader gearbox?

TOPLOADER I.D. TAG IDENTIFIER

1. The Toploader 4-speed transmission is identified by a small metal tag riveted to the right side of the case.
2. The first line is the transmission’s ID number. The second line is the serial number.
3. The codes listed here are for Ford vehicles.

How do you distinguish the difference between a 4-speed Toploader vs a 3 speed with overdrive?

The easy way to spot the OD version is just look at the case; it has a ‘bulge’ on the right side to clear the large overdrive gear on the cluster. Now, the 4-speed gears will fit in a OD case, but not the other way around, so if that bulge is missing it’s a four speed… 4-speed on top, OD on bottom.

What is a 4-speed top loader transmission?

“The Top Loader four-speed transmission is a fully synchronized type in all gears, except the reverse sliding idler gear that is in constant mesh. All forward-speed changes are accomplished with synchronizer sleeves, instead of sliding gears.

What is a top load transmission?

A Toploader transmission is a manually shifted gearbox design built in three-speed and four-speed configurations, introduced in 1963 by the Ford Motor Company to replace the BorgWarner T-10. This transmission is also known as the Tremec T-170, HEH, or RUG depending on the year(s) of production.

How much power can a 4 speed Toploader handle?

The toploader can handle 700 HP.

What does Toploader mean?

: a worker who places logs at the top of a deck or load.

What is a Jerico transmission?

Jerico uses aircraft-quality 9310 alloy in all its gears and shafts; “9310 is pretty much the industry standard. All the good transmissions run it.” Instead, sliders directly engage dog rings attached to the gears. The dog rings’ teeth are much wider and are spaced farther apart than in street transmissions.

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How do you rebuild a 4 speed Toploader?

Disassembly

1. Step 1: Remove Top Cover.
2. Step 3: Remove Set Screws.
3. Step 4: Remove 3-4 Detent Bolt.
4. Step 5: Remove Tailhousing.
5. Step 6: Take Off Speedometer Gear.
6. Step 7: Remove Snap Ring.
7. Step 8: Pull 1-2 Shift Rail from Case.
8. Step 9: Punch Countershaft Out of Case.

Where is the serial number on a Toploader 4 speed transmission?

The Toploader 4-speed transmission is identified by a small metal tag riveted to the right side of the case. The first line is the transmission’s ID number. The second line is the serial number.

Where do I find the Toploader ID number?

4-SPEED TOPLOADER IDENTIFICATION On the passenger side at the front edge of the maincase there is a small metal tag with a HEH or RUG number. This is a list of tag numbers that decode the transmission.

Which is the lower tag number on a transmission?

This is a list of tag numbers that decode the transmission. The lower number on the tag is the serial number of the transmission in the order it was tagged, it has nothing to do with the serial number of the vehicle the transmission is in.

What are the numbers on a Toploader case?

The numbers you have are the casting for the case. Your O8AR 7008-D would actually be C8AR 7008-D. That is a case used for a 68-71 vehicle. Unfortunately, that is all that we can tell from the casting #. The toploader cases are very universal and the same case is used for big blocks and small blocks.