Trqnsmissions casting numbers

[Rustyspokes]

I have three numbers for possibly 39 ford transmissions, can anyone tell me if and what these numbers on the castings are for ? are they 39 or other years ,.Thanks so much

6E1- 6001 ..Top Loader

78- 7006 ..Top Loader

6A6-103 . Side Shifter

Thanks for you response … RS

[ford38v8]

The 78 number is the case used from '37 to '39. The gears inside may be '37-'38, or the more popular '39-'48.

[rotorwrench]

The 78 case was also used in commercials (light pickups) up till somewhere in early 1951. It's the one most folks use to build a what is known as a "39" transmission. The double detent shift tower from 1938 on is preferred. The gears from side shifters can be used in the top shifter to make up a torque tube drive application. Pickups had open drive after 1942 so the output shaft is different but the rest of it may have some value if the ratio is usable.

I have no idea on the other numbers.

[frnkeore]

Is there a casting number, on the '38-'39 shift double detent shift tower?

[Zeke3]

The number is on the flat surface in front of the shift tower, 81A-7222.

[frnkeore]

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Thank you, I have 3 to identify.

[frnkeore]

Ok, so I have 2 early and one 81A-7222. I couldn't find a casting number on outside of the early ones.

What are they worth, in good condition?

Frank

[ford38v8]

The early ones? Find someone that needs one and tell him "Any reasonable offer."

[frnkeore]

How about the double detent one?

[ford38v8]

That one, if it has the 91A forks, should be worthy of taking it to a swap meet. I'd probably clean it up nice and put a proper label on it saying what it is, and maybe ask $75 and take $50. Maybe a little more if it's complete with shifter and knob.

[frnkeore]

Thank you, Alan.

Frank

[rotorwrench]

The reproduction 91A shift forks are expensive but I think Mac VP is out of them. Who knows if they will be reproduced again. Originals is good shape are still worth a good bit since folks are always looking for the to upgrade the older transmissions. Mac is asking $175 so keep that in mind. Mac has a lot of info on his site to ID these old units.

[frnkeore]

Good to know, the forks on all 3 of mine are in very good to excellent condition.

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by frnkeore

Good to know, the forks on all 3 of mine are in very good to excellent condition.

That's not to say they are the 91A forks. Look on the underside for the large 91A cast in numbers.

[cas3]

91 forks are 3" across the tips. others are about 2 7/8 or so

[Bored&Stroked]

I would love to have a good clean 39 DD top for a 25T LZ build I'm doing. (Spare trans for my 32 Cab). Anybody have a good clean one (with 3" fork) for an affordable price???