Parts Drawings: Transmissions & Clutches

Click on a link below to download the picture. Please note that Ford's illustrations often were used to cover a range of transmissions. The exploded drawing you see may be labeled for a group of years, of which there may be variations from the actual drawing you are looking at. The reference to a "1939 transmission" is a catch-all phrase these days. It initially refers to the last year of the top-load shifter style, but it also referred to the change over to an improved gear and synchronizer set. Ford started this process in 1939 but not all vehicles received the newer gear set until about 1941. Furthermore, some of the actual parts used in the newer transmissions were never illustrated in any Ford parts books. If you want to get the complete story on the three speed transmissions, see the link below for the book, "The Ins and Outs of Early Ford Transmissions".

Ford Transmissions - Passenger

• Three speed trans for 1937 to 40 (60hp) 

• Three speed trans gearset for 38 to 41 passenger & commercial  

• Three speed trans for 1935 to 39 (cutaway) 

• Three speed trans for 1935 to 48 

• Three speed trans for 1939 (part A) 

• Three speed trans for 1939 (part B) 

• Three speed trans for 1940 (cutaway) 

• Three speed trans for 1940 to 48 

• Three speed trans for 1942 to 48 cars (mounting diagram) 

• Three speed trans for 1942 to 48 trucks (open drive type) 

• Three speed trans for 1949 to 54 

• Three speed overdrive trans for 1949 to 50 

• Three speed overdrive trans for 1952 to 54  

• Gearshift assembly for 1940 to 48 cars  

• Gearshift housing for 1949 to 51 

• Gearshift housing for 1952 to 54  

Ford Transmissions - Misc

• Trans Main Drive Gear Chart for 1928 to 48 

• Trans Countershaft Cluster Gear Chart for 1928 to 48 

• Synchronizer Types for 1936 to 52 

• Rear Mount - Engine-trans for 1932 to 36 car 

• Rear Mount - Engine-trans for 1940 to 47 truck  

• Rear Mount - Engine-trans for 1942 to 48 car  

• Universal Joint - Typical for 1932 to 37 vehicles  

• Universal Joint - Typical for 1938 to 48 vehicles  

• 1949 to 52 Mercury Flywheel Housing Assembly 

• Overdrive Control Assembly for 1949 to 52 Mercury 

Bell Housings & Starter Plates

• Click here for more information on bell housings for 1949-53 models

1939 Transmissions - The Real Story

• Click here for more information on the Ford top loader 3 speed
  

Ford Clutches

• Clutch assembly for 1935 to 39 (85hp) car 

• Clutch assembly for 1940 to 48 (85/90hp) car 

• Clutch assembly for 1937 to 40 (60hp) car 

• Clutch assembly for 1949 to 51 

• Clutch assembly for 1952 to 54 

• Clutch assembly for 1949 to 51 Mercury 

Ford Transmissions - Truck

• Four Speed trans (spur gear) for 1929 to 51 

• Four Speed trans (synchro) for 1948 to 51 

• Three Speed trans (heavy duty) for 1948 to 51 

• Three Speed trans (3 speed) for 1948 to 55 

• Four Speed trans (internals) for 1932 to 37 

• Four Speed trans (internals) for 1940 to 47 

Transmissions - Aftermarket

• Click here for more information on Borg-Warner T-5 five speed trans 

Transmission Gear Ratios

• Click here for a chart of common Ford-Mercury-Lincoln ratios

Ford Transmission Book

• "The Ins and Outs of  Early Ford Transmissions" by Mac VanPelt, a
  complete guide to identifying and repairing the early 3 speed trans.

Ford Transmission Parts Prices

• Click here for a complete listing of available 3 speed transmission parts

• Click here for a complete listing of available 4 speed transmission parts

Ford Transmission Repair Service

• Click here for information on our transmission repair services