1968 Overdrive Tranny?

[uboughtwhat?]

This is a copy of the info here on the Fordification site for 1968 data plate deciphering. What Tranny would the code "B" designate?


TYPE CODE
4-Speed new process A
3-speed overdrive B
3-speed Ford Light Duty C
3-speed Warner Medium Duty D
3-speed Warner Heavy Duty E
4-speed Syn. Warner F
Automatic G
4-speed Warner P

Was an overdrive manual really available in 1968?

[cghstrojan08]

Believe so.

[Redcap]

Wasn't that the Borg T-85N?

[FORDification]

Yep, the Borg-Warner T-85:

[uboughtwhat?]

Boy do I feel like a putz....all this time I have been looking for an overdrive and it turns out they were available from the factory.

Now, was this tranny a solid performer or a boat anchor...and..if its worth fooling with, can one still be had without selling the first born to pay for it?

Thanks,

Jeff

[cghstrojan08]

As many bumpsides I have seen in the junkyard. I have never seen one with one.

[tronman]

So that thing had an electrically activated overdrive?

[FORDification]

Here are a couple scans from the factory service manual which describes how the setup works.

http://www.fordification.com/images/FAQ ... info01.jpg

http://www.fordification.com/images/FAQ ... info02.jpg

[cghstrojan08]

That explains it. Now I know how it worked. Thanks Keith.

[MaxKlinger]

Can you get engine braking if you lock it out of overdrive? Or do you freewheel no matter what?

[AlleyCat]

Tony, as long as the overdrive is locked out the trans functions as any other manual trans.Yes you have engine braking.

Jeff, I have 2 of them. One came from a 68 SWB with a 360 the other was in a slick.P/M me if you're interested.

It won't be necessary to post your kids on Craigslist.

[uboughtwhat?]

I found a link that goes into great detail on the subject:

http://www.tocmp.com/manuals/trans/Borg ... /index.htm

Jeff

[spartman]

Here is a question for you guys.

Could this od unit be bolted to a different transmission?

Or does it only fit the 3 speed unit?

[AlleyCat]

As far as I know it will only fit the 3 speed.

[spartman]

That would seriously suck then.

Would be nice if it could/would fit behind the 4 speeds in our trucks