Type 3 gearbox

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Last year I acquired an unused reconditioned gearbox (without gear-lever).I have installed it in my 1971 Vixen but when I went to put the gear-lever in off my old box I discovered that the nylon threaded boss which holds the lever into the extension housing is about 2mm too wide.
I understand their were a variety of these made in different sizes but, despite, many, many calls I just have not been able to source a smaller one.

Anyone any ideas ??

Thanks,

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Old Ford Spares Service, 01788 547 642
Newford Parts Centre. 01254 830343. Abbey Mill, Chorley, PR6 8DN


Try these. have got some rare spares from them in the past.
Neil.

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Your other option is to get yourself to your local scrappy. you will find that a Mk 3/4/5 cortina 1600 / 2000 is the same box which also has the screw in gear lever.

You prob have this box rather than an escort one.

Neil.

[mosstrooper]

Thanks, HS. Tried both of those companies without success. Gearbox I have installed is an unused reconditioned one so, unless all fails, I woud prefer to try to keep that rather than buying another (possibly worn) one. The search must continue.....

[mosstrooper]

Well, 40-odd phone calls later I have finally sourced a gear-lever with the smaller threaded boss from BGH Geartech !! Thanks for the tip, Adrian.