BW T5 Box in a Ford Transit ?

[fastandcurious]

One thing that's intrigued me is the similarity of the gear change in my old Transit to the Sierra Cosworth I had years ago.( Baulks going into first, Short clicky throw, same pattern) Although the Griff gearbox has a different feel because of the remote linkage, could this mean My Griff shares a similar gearbox to a Ford Transit? F&C

[spend]

I knew there were design clues to the Griff back end styling - just made the visual connection - top man!

Dave

[fastandcurious]

The only similarities I've noticed are those of a Chim.ie distinct lack of performance, poor handling and huge ammount of space in the back for Golf clubs!!!!

[V8 GRF]

fastandcurious said:

One thing that's intrigued me is the similarity of the gear change in my old Transit to the Sierra Cosworth I had years ago.( Baulks going into first, Short clicky throw, same pattern) Although the Griff gearbox has a different feel because of the remote linkage, could this mean My Griff shares a similar gearbox to a Ford Transit? F&C

The gearbox in your Transit is probably a MT75 and the T5 was based on this box. The internals of a T5 fit the MT75 but it isn't the same gearbox.

Edited by V8 GRF on Friday 14th December 08:54

[Pasco]

V8 GRF said:

fastandcurious said:

One thing that's intrigued me is the similarity of the gear change in my old Transit to the Sierra Cosworth I had years ago.( Baulks going into first, Short clicky throw, same pattern) Although the Griff gearbox has a different feel because of the remote linkage, could this mean My Griff shares a similar gearbox to a Ford Transit? F&C

The gearbox in your Transit is probably a MT75 and the T5 was based on this box. The internals of a T5 fit the MT75 but it isn't the same gearbox.

Edited by V8 GRF on Friday 14th December 08:54

Yes i think reverse is different from the T5 and the MT75 ISTR

[Pasco]

fastandcurious said:

The only similarities I've noticed are those of a Chim.ie distinct lack of performance, poor handling and huge ammount of space in the back for Golf clubs!!!!

I concur

How are you two doing

[fastandcurious]

We're both fine thanks. Hope you are both ok too. Disappointed in Spend's reply as I had him down for a knowledgeable, sensible type... It's good to see he has a sense of humour!

[Pasco]

fastandcurious said:

We're both fine thanks. Hope you are both ok too. Disappointed in Spend's reply as I had him down for a knowledgeable, sensible type... It's good to see he has a sense of humour!

Spendy Knowledgeable

Actually that's about right just needs a Griff to make him a top bloke

[fastandcurious]

V8 GRF said:

fastandcurious said:

One thing that's intrigued me is the similarity of the gear change in my old Transit to the Sierra Cosworth I had years ago.( Baulks going into first, Short clicky throw, same pattern) Although the Griff gearbox has a different feel because of the remote linkage, could this mean My Griff shares a similar gearbox to a Ford Transit? F&C

The gearbox in your Transit is probably a MT75 and the T5 was based on this box. The internals of a T5 fit the MT75 but it isn't the same gearbox.

Edited by V8 GRF on Friday 14th December 08:54

Sorry to throw your theory but both my Griff and my Transit have reverse in the same position (to the right and then back).

Edited by fastandcurious on Friday 14th December 19:39

[v8 racing]

fastandcurious said:

V8 GRF said:

fastandcurious said:

One thing that's intrigued me is the similarity of the gear change in my old Transit to the Sierra Cosworth I had years ago.( Baulks going into first, Short clicky throw, same pattern) Although the Griff gearbox has a different feel because of the remote linkage, could this mean My Griff shares a similar gearbox to a Ford Transit? F&C

The gearbox in your Transit is probably a MT75 and the T5 was based on this box. The internals of a T5 fit the MT75 but it isn't the same gearbox.

Edited by V8 GRF on Friday 14th December 08:54

Sorry to throw your theory but both my Griff and my Transit have reverse in the same position (to the right and then back).

Edited by fastandcurious on Friday 14th December 19:39

The transit should be an mt75, easy way to try is sounds a bit harsh i no!! travel forwards at at around 5 mph dip the clutch and put it in reverse, the mt75 has a syncro on reverse that lets you do this, the t5 doesnt it will crunch like crazy so dont try this with your tiv!!

[V8 GRF]

fastandcurious said:

V8 GRF said:

fastandcurious said:

One thing that's intrigued me is the similarity of the gear change in my old Transit to the Sierra Cosworth I had years ago.( Baulks going into first, Short clicky throw, same pattern) Although the Griff gearbox has a different feel because of the remote linkage, could this mean My Griff shares a similar gearbox to a Ford Transit? F&C

The gearbox in your Transit is probably a MT75 and the T5 was based on this box. The internals of a T5 fit the MT75 but it isn't the same gearbox.

Sorry to throw your theory but both my Griff and my Transit have reverse in the same position (to the right and then back).

I didn't say reverse was in a different place, Pascoe said that. So my suggestion still stands

[fastandcurious]

It appears that you are right Dave. According to the Haynes book of lies that I have now seen. It is the MT75.