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09-01-2014, 09:36 AM
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L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
Hi all, new guy here trying to figure out Ford math. Recently test drove a '79 manual with the following on the shifter knob on the floor:
L..2 ---N-- 1..3..R Logic would dictate that be a Three Speed, but my Mopar buddy says it's Ford speak for Four speed, what say you? |
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09-01-2014, 09:49 AM
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Re: L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
Four forward gears ='s 4 speed
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09-01-2014, 09:50 AM
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Re: L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
4 speed since there are 4 forward gears.
Edit: Randy hit the post button a few seconds before me and beat me to it. Lol |
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09-01-2014, 09:53 AM
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Re: L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
IMO, 4 speed. Technically L is a speed, though one not used very much.
Basically, what ever you feel like. I've heard them described as 4 speeds, and 3 speed with a granny low. Don't recall what the official GM designation was. Damn, you both posted while I was typing. lol
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09-01-2014, 09:57 AM
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Re: L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
My Ford, 89 F150 4x4. has the Borg Warner T18 tranny. Its a 4 speed, with 1st gear being granny low.
I've heard people call them 4 speeds. I've heard people call them a 4 speed with granny low. I've heard a 3 speed plus granny low. Mind you...my opinion its a 4 speed with granny low because you have 4 forward gears.
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09-01-2014, 02:03 PM
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Re: L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
4 speed of course
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09-01-2014, 02:14 PM
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Re: L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
Four speed granny low.
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09-01-2014, 09:38 PM
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Re: L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
4 with Granny slow....
maybe the f*&d needs R for race too?
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