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Somebody · 07-11-2016, 08:17 PM

Anybody have any information on how to disassemble and repair a 3 speed toploader transmission. It's in a 78 series gearbox and has the 39 and later synchros. Recently purchased from Iola and looking to clean out and rebuild. Going to be put into a 1947 Super Deluxe.

Tim Ayers · 07-11-2016, 08:28 PM

Buy Mac VP's book before you even put a wrench to that trans. It's the bible of Ford 3 speeds.

Angledrive · 07-11-2016, 08:32 PM

I agree

TonyM · 07-11-2016, 08:37 PM

Mac's Book

zzlegend · 07-11-2016, 09:21 PM

I have rebuilt three. But I would have been in trouble with out Mac's book.

A life saver. And he has all the parts you may need.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/

Mike in AZ · 07-11-2016, 09:30 PM

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welcome to the'Barn.....as they said, MacVP is a guru and his book is very well written with lots of pics, etc....other books out there also....good luck....Mike

hb32 · 07-11-2016, 09:48 PM

Also a plug for Mac's guide. Used it in my rebuild.

07-11-2016, 08:17 PM	#1
Somebody Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1	3 Speed Transmission in 78 series gearbox with 39 and later synchros Anybody have any information on how to disassemble and repair a 3 speed toploader transmission. It's in a 78 series gearbox and has the 39 and later synchros. Recently purchased from Iola and looking to clean out and rebuild. Going to be put into a 1947 Super Deluxe.

07-11-2016, 08:28 PM	#2
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,918	Re: 3 Speed Transmission in 78 series gearbox with 39 and later synchros Buy Mac VP's book before you even put a wrench to that trans. It's the bible of Ford 3 speeds.

07-11-2016, 08:32 PM	#3
Angledrive Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 309	Re: 3 Speed Transmission in 78 series gearbox with 39 and later synchros I agree

07-11-2016, 09:21 PM	#5
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,191	Re: 3 Speed Transmission in 78 series gearbox with 39 and later synchros I have rebuilt three. But I would have been in trouble with out Mac's book. A life saver. And he has all the parts you may need. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/

07-11-2016, 09:30 PM	#6
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: 3 Speed Transmission in 78 series gearbox with 39 and later synchros Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) welcome to the'Barn.....as they said, MacVP is a guru and his book is very well written with lots of pics, etc....other books out there also....good luck....Mike

07-11-2016, 09:48 PM	#7
hb32 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nanaimo Vancouver Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,075	Re: 3 Speed Transmission in 78 series gearbox with 39 and later synchros Also a plug for Mac's guide. Used it in my rebuild.