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Type E Gearbox

Ford 4 speed single rail gearbox, used for more demanding applications than the Type 3 box.
It is available most often without an integral bellhousing, although later boxes (usually found in Sierras) had integral bellhousings.
Cast iron maincase with alloy tail housing.
Often referred to as the ‘Rocket’ box. (Rocket is the name of the original close-ratio competition gearbox that was based on the Type E).
1” x 23 spline input shaft. Fitted in:

  • Capri 1.6/2.0 82 on
  • Cortina Mk3 2.0
  • Cortina Mk4/5 1.6GT/2.0/2.3
  • Escort RS2000 Mk1/2
  • Escort RS Mexico Mk2
  • Sierra 1.6/2.0

Oil capacity 1.5 litres.
Standard oil grade SAE80.

Ford Type E Gearbox
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