72 Maverick

RJ Sledge · 07-19-2012, 09:56 AM

Ford put a 4 speed transmission in the later model 75-77(?) models, 4th gear was not a 1:1 drive ratio something like .85:1 overdrive, which was the going thing back then. The F100 and F150 had the same setup and those transmissions look like a 4 speed top loader but with different gear ratios. A lot of people are putting that setup in Cruisers and older Muscle cars. I have done 3 or 4. JPT turned me on th them, just getting harder to find good cores.

RJ

Rory McNeil · 07-19-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by R J Sledge

Ford put a 4 speed transmission in the later model 75-77(?) models, 4th gear was not a 1:1 drive ratio something like .85:1 overdrive, which was the going thing back then. The F100 and F150 had the same setup and those transmissions look like a 4 speed top loader but with different gear ratios. A lot of people are putting that setup in Cruisers and older Muscle cars. I have done 3 or 4. JPT turned me on th them, just getting harder to find good cores.

RJ

Ford put the 3 speed overdrive "Orion" toploader in Granadas and Monarchs, as well as light duty pickups and vans, but I`ve never heard of one in a Maverick.

mtkawboy · 07-19-2012, 05:37 PM

Early Falcons , 63-65 era, had a Dagenham 4 speed behind the 170 6 cylinders. The OD 4 speed toploaders drove thru the cluster in overdrive and arent real strong. The weakest have bushings on the cluster & the better ones {used in vans }have needle bearings. Doesnt mean you have to run the original one though. I meant for street use

David Lee · 07-19-2012, 05:44 PM

Here is the specs for all mavericks for all years

http://www.fordmaverick.com/yrtoyr.htm

Tom keedle · 07-19-2012, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R J Sledge

Ford put a 4 speed transmission in the later model 75-77(?) models, 4th gear was not a 1:1 drive ratio something like .85:1 overdrive, which was the going thing back then. The F100 and F150 had the same setup and those transmissions look like a 4 speed top loader but with different gear ratios. A lot of people are putting that setup in Cruisers and older Muscle cars. I have done 3 or 4. JPT turned me on th them, just getting harder to find good cores.

RJ

wouldn't that make 'em a 4speed?

btw, those od trans' are getting scarce to find parts for...

07-19-2012, 09:56 AM	#1
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 497 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: 72 Maverick Ford put a 4 speed transmission in the later model 75-77(?) models, 4th gear was not a 1:1 drive ratio something like .85:1 overdrive, which was the going thing back then. The F100 and F150 had the same setup and those transmissions look like a 4 speed top loader but with different gear ratios. A lot of people are putting that setup in Cruisers and older Muscle cars. I have done 3 or 4. JPT turned me on th them, just getting harder to find good cores. RJ

07-19-2012, 05:37 PM	#3
mtkawboy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Billings Mt Posts: 281 Likes: 172 Liked 54 Times in 18 Posts	Re: 72 Maverick Early Falcons , 63-65 era, had a Dagenham 4 speed behind the 170 6 cylinders. The OD 4 speed toploaders drove thru the cluster in overdrive and arent real strong. The weakest have bushings on the cluster & the better ones {used in vans }have needle bearings. Doesnt mean you have to run the original one though. I meant for street use Last edited by mtkawboy; 07-19-2012 at 05:40 PM. Reason: mistake, old guys memory

07-19-2012, 05:44 PM	#4
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Re: 72 Maverick Here is the specs for all mavericks for all years http://www.fordmaverick.com/yrtoyr.htm