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the99car · 12-06-2021, 09:51 AM

can anybody help id an overdrive transmission
the tag on it reads 1A3-L
main case reads T85C-1A
thanks, Kenny

Bob C · 12-06-2021, 10:34 AM

Maybe this one.

rotorwrench · 12-06-2021, 12:03 PM

Ford used the T-85 starting with the 1949 Lincoln cars. It's a heavy duty 3-speed with the R11 overdrive. Ford used it clear up into the early 70s but the later ones had the nodular case and were referred to as the T-85 R11N. There were several input shafts depending on the application.

the99car · 12-06-2021, 03:02 PM

What I am trying to determine is the year so I know if it is 6 volt or 12 volt
Thanks, Kenny

rotorwrench · 12-07-2021, 09:20 AM

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Solenoids can be found used in both 6 and 12-volt. They are available new as well but they are increasing in price as time goes by. Some say a 6-volt will work on 12 but I don't think a 12-volt will work on 6. The old ones have screw terminals on the side and the later ones & FoMoCo replacements have the vinyl covered wire coming through the bottom cap. Most of the Borg Warner systems used the same type solenoid. There are only a few exceptions to that. This link explains some of the odd differences by application.
https://www.fifthaveinternetgarage.c...rive_parts.php

12-06-2021, 09:51 AM	#1
the99car Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Zephyrhills , FLA Posts: 18	od trans id can anybody help id an overdrive transmission the tag on it reads 1A3-L main case reads T85C-1A thanks, Kenny

12-06-2021, 12:03 PM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: od trans id Ford used the T-85 starting with the 1949 Lincoln cars. It's a heavy duty 3-speed with the R11 overdrive. Ford used it clear up into the early 70s but the later ones had the nodular case and were referred to as the T-85 R11N. There were several input shafts depending on the application.

12-06-2021, 03:02 PM	#4
the99car Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Zephyrhills , FLA Posts: 18	Re: od trans id What I am trying to determine is the year so I know if it is 6 volt or 12 volt Thanks, Kenny

12-07-2021, 09:20 AM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: od trans id Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Solenoids can be found used in both 6 and 12-volt. They are available new as well but they are increasing in price as time goes by. Some say a 6-volt will work on 12 but I don't think a 12-volt will work on 6. The old ones have screw terminals on the side and the later ones & FoMoCo replacements have the vinyl covered wire coming through the bottom cap. Most of the Borg Warner systems used the same type solenoid. There are only a few exceptions to that. This link explains some of the odd differences by application. https://www.fifthaveinternetgarage.c...rive_parts.php