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Reverse switch: Type 9 5 speed, Type E 4 speed (Rocket), Type 2, Type 3 & Type F gearboxes

 

Twin connection type. M14x1.5 thread. Also suitable for Escort Mk1/Mk2 models provided the connection is changed and an earth wire fitted.

 

Original Fitment:

  • Ford Capri Mk1 1.3/1.6 OHV, 1.6 OHC & 2.0 V4 1969-1974 (Type 3 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Capri Mk1 2.0 1972-1974 (Type F 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Capri Mk2 1.6 OHC 1974-1978 (Type 3 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Capri Mk2 2.0 OHC 1974-1978 (Type F 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Capri Mk3 1.6 OHC 1978-1986 (Type 3 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Capri Mk3 2.0 OHC 1978-1982 (Type F 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Capri Mk3 1.6/2.0 1982-1986 (Type E 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Capri Mk3 1.6/2.0 02/1983-1986 (Type 9 5 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Capri Mk3 2.8 V6 11/1982-1986 (Type 9 5 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Cortina Mk2 1.3/1.6 10/1968-1970 (Type 3 gearbox)
  • Ford Cortina Mk2 1600E & GT 10/1968-1970 (Type 3 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Lotus Cortina Mk2 1969-1970 (Type 3 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Cortina Mk3 1.3/1.6/1.6GT 1970-1976 (Type 3 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Cortina Mk3 2.0 1970-1976 (Type E 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Cortina Mk4 1.3/1.6 (not GT) 1976-1979 (Type 3 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Cortina Mk5 1.3/1.6 (not GT) 1979-1982 (Type 3 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Cortina Mk4/Mk5 1.6GT/2.0/2.3 1976-1982 (Type E 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Escort Mk1 1.1/1.3 1968-1974 (Type 2 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 1973-1974 (Type E 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Escort Mk2 1.1/1.3/1.6 1975-1980 (Type 2 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Escort Mk2 RS Mexico 1975-1978 (Type E 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 1975-1977 (Type E 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 1976-1980 (Type E 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Granada Mk2 1983-1985 (Type 9 5 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Granada/Scorpio Mk3 1985-1988 (Type 9 5 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Granada/Scorpio Mk3 4x4 1985-1988 (Type 9 5 speed gearbox)
  • Ford P100 1987-1993 (Type 9 5 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Sierra 1.3/1.6 1982-1988 (Type 2 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Sierra 1.6 1982-1988 (Type 3 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Sierra 1.6/2.0 1982- (Type E 4 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Sierra 1.6/1.8/2.0/2.3/2.3D 1983-1988 (Type 9 5 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Sierra XR4i 1984-1985 (Type 9 5 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.8 V6 1985-1988 (Type 9 5 speed gearbox)
  • Ford Transit Mk3 1985-1988 (Type 9 5 speed gearbox)

Type 2 - 4 Speed Gearbox
4 speed single rail light duty gearbox as fitted to all Mk1/2 Escorts (excluding RS/Mexico and Twin Cam) and some early base model Sierras.
All Type 2 gearboxes have integral bellhousings. Cast iron bellhousing/maincase with alloy tail housing.
Oil capacity: 0.9 litres
Standard oil grade: SAE80
Input spline: 7/8” x 20

Type 3 - 4 Speed Gearbox
4 speed single rail version of the 2000E gearbox. Cast iron maincase with alloy tail housing.
Oil capacity: 1.1 litres
Standard oil grade: SAE80
Input spline: 7/8” x 20

Ford Type E Rocket 4 Speed Gearbox
(Also referred to as a 'Type B' gearbox in some workshop manuals)
4 speed single rail gearbox, used for more demanding applications than the Type 3 box. It is available most often without an integral bellhousing, although some later boxes (most often found in Sierras) had integral bellhousings. Cast iron maincase with alloy tail housing. Often referred to as the ‘Rocket’ box, although Rocket is the name given to the original close-ratio competition gearbox that was based on the Type E).
Oil capacity: 1.5 litres
Standard oil grade: SAE80
Input spline: 1" x 23
Output spline: 25

Ford Type F 4 Speed Gearbox
(Also referred to as a 'Type H' gearbox in some workshop manuals)
4 speed gearbox with unique side lever shift rods. Cast iron maincase with alloy tail housing.
Oil capacity: 1.45 litres
Standard oil grade: SAE80
Input spline: 1" x 23

Ford Type 9 5 Speed Gearbox
(Also referred to as a 'Type N' gearbox in some workshop manuals)
Ford’s first RWD 5 speed box was based on the 4 speed Type E and features a cast iron main case with alloy tail housing. This gearbox is the most commonly used for 5 speed conversions on older vehicles, not just for classic Fords but for other classic makes such as MG and Triumph as well as kit cars. A 4wd version of this box was also available and was fitted in early XR4x4 and Granada Mk3 models.
Oil capacity 2wd: 1.9 litres
Oil capacity 4wd: 1.25 litres (plus 0.5 litres in transfer box)
Standard oil grade: 75W90 semi-synthetic
Input spline: 1" x 23
Output spline: 25

 

 

Reverse switch - GBT9545

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