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1st Re-issue
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Rootes Manual WSM.143/144
Section E (Gearbox)

GEARBOX
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION


Description

The Ford designed 4 speed gearbox (Fig. 1) is of the fully synchronized type, with all gears except the reverse sliding gear being in constant mesh.
The shaft linkage is mounted directly on the gearbox extension housing, and enters the drivers compartment through an opening in the floor pan. A flexible rubber boot is provided to seal the drivers compartment from the exterior.






The shift pattern is shown on top of the gear shift lever knob. A finger-operated release lever is provided on the shift lever to prevent the gearbox from being accidentally shifted into reverse gear. All forward speed gears are of the helical type, but the reverse sliding gear and the exterior of the 1st/2nd speed synchronizer sleeve are spur type gears.




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