Synchro rings and Ford gearboxes

[smurfy]

I have 4 sp. Quaife Rocket straight cut box that is in good condition but in need of a set of synchro rings. I also have a good type 9 and have heard that 2nd hand rings if in good condition can be fitted.

 

Will the type 9 synchros fit the 4 speed box or would I be better buying new and are they available ?

 

Thanks for any advice.

[Hippy Crippy]

 

The type 9 and the rocket box are different gearboxes to start with, therefore, unlikely the parts will interchange. Also, if your gearbox already has quaife internals which are straight cut, I think you'll find the type 9 has helical gears. Best bet phone Quaife for advice as they produce gear kits as well as full gearboxes, so probably do spare parts for your box. Hope this helps.

[J.R.]

Type 9 baulk rings are far weaker (they crack from a very weak section that locates the blocker bars) and also wont fit the 4 speed box.

 

4 speed synchro rings were available from Ford the last time I bought them, the difficulty is finding a person at the parts counter who knows of the existence of any Ford cars before the Sierra 🙆🏻

[smurfy]

Thanks for your help guys.

 

Seems like parts availability is now an issue. I have located some 1st / 2nd gear synchros but the 3rd and 4th are a little more difficult. Any ideas or contacts.

 

 

[peterg]

You're best off talking to Phil Stewart at Road & Race Transmissions for anything to do with Quaife boxes 01959 525105