What kind of transmission does a Jeep CJ-5 use?
The T-90 3 speed was the standard transmission for the CJ-5 for many years. It’s close brother, the T-86 3 speed was used with CJ-5s with the Dauntless V6.
What kind of transmission does a CJ T90 have?
The M38 and M38A1 Jeeps have basically the same T90 3 speed transmission as CJ’s but they have two plugs that screw into the front of the shifter cover rail bores that protrude far enough to hit the back face of some conversion applications.
When did Jeep stop making the CJ 5?
In 1976, the T-150 became the 3 speed for the CJ-5. In 1980, the heavy duty 3 speeds and 4 speeds were no longer offered. The lighter duty SR-4, T-4, T-176, and T-5 were used. The CJ-5 never came with an automatic from the factory.
Can a column shift t90j be converted to a floor shift?
These gears do interchange perfectly well. The column shift T90J can be easily converted from column (or “transmission side shift”) to floor shift (“top shift”) by installing a floor shift top cover assembly. The T90 features a conventional “H” shift pattern, with reverse being towards the driver and up.
The M38 and M38A1 Jeeps have basically the same T90 3 speed transmission as CJ’s but they have two plugs that screw into the front of the shifter cover rail bores that protrude far enough to hit the back face of some conversion applications.
What kind of transmission does a CJ Universal have?
The T90 was the standard three-speed as found in CJ Universals, Utility Trucks & Wagons, J Series and Forward Control Trucks. The T90 is a top loaded, top shifting or side shifting transmission. The T90 is fully synchronized in the second and third gears. All gears are helically cut except first and reverse, which are spur gears.
What kind of transmission does a jeep have?
The Borg-Warner T90 transmission was one of the most common transmissions found in 1946 to 1971 Jeeps.
Is the Borg-Warner T90 transmission a good transmission?
It is a good transmission when well maintained and has often been adapted to V8, V6 and I4 power. The T90 was the improved progeny of the T84, of military MB & GPW fame. The T90 was the standard three-speed as found in CJ Universals, Utility Trucks & Wagons, J Series and Forward Control Trucks.