I need parts help 76 CJ5

I just got a 76 CJ5 with an AMC 304 in it. It has a FORD 4 speed (4th being overdrive) trans. The trans is a top loader that I was told came in 1980-1989 ford light trucks. the top plate shifter houseing is broken and must be replaced. I called ford and they cant get that part. The part # is 7222-a in the 80-89 ford light truck catalog(or so I was told) but I cant seem to run one down. CAN SOMEONE HELP ME LOCATE ONE PLEASE!!

 

Are there any casting numbers on the side of the trans? You sure it's not a swapped-in SR-4 or T-4?

http://www.jeeptech.com/trans/t4.html

 

E4TR-AA = E4TR-7003-AA .. Ford Top Shift Overdrive (RTS) Ford 4 speed

E4TZ-7222-A Housing, Gear Shifter (top plate)
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1980/89 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog.


This is the info I got from the ford page
They told me to give it to the parts Dept. All they told me is that they cant get the parts I need anymore so I came here.

 

Call R&P 4 Wheel drive parts. They have converted the RTS to Jeep transfer cases and may be able to locate the parts you need. 503-557-8911. Ask for Paul. Nickmil

Uhh, by the way, could you please fill out your profile? It's helpful for us to help you. Thanks. Nickmil

 

You might have luck here identifying the tranny...http://www.motivegear.com/tech_info/tranny_guide/tranny_guide.html

 

A 4 speed with 4th being overdrive. Interesting. ... I've never heard of this.
And it fit's in a CJ5. I'd like to learn more about this tranny. Pictures and numbers or a link would be great!!.

 

http://www.r-p4wd.com/site/

It's not listed on the site but you can contact them and it shows a little of what they do. They are in process of updating everything right now. There are several Toploader Ford Overdrive transmissions. The RUG, RTS, SROD. The RTS uses a true shifter top like a T-90, T-18, etc. These can be hard to come by. Looking for one myself right now. The RUG and SROD uses external linkage when adapted to a Jeep transfer case which means cutting the tub. The first gear on most of these is around a 3.5 or 3.2-1, I don't remember exactly off the top of my head. 3rd gear is slightly under 1-1 and 4th is od IIRC. R&P was building the output shaft and steel adapters for these. You'd have to talk to Paul to find out if they still are. Nickmil

 

T170 Series
T170FT (Code - RTS)
Top loaded 4 speed with 4th being overdrive. Aluminum case and shift tower. Found in F100-250 light duty trucks from 1984-85, also known as a TOD (top shift overdrive). Produced in 2 and 4 wheel drive versions.

 

Found what I needed at txchange.com(transmission exchange of portland). Ford-trucks forums got me on track. didnt like that much me being a buick guy and all, but you gota do what you gota do right?? Thanks for the help!