4 speed, reverse bottom right is a manual shift pattern. Reverse down beside fourth. The Society has 23 vehicles on file for it, 6 of them verified against a manual page or an original knob.
Chevroletsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet G-series van (Chevy Van) G10-G30 4.3 L V6 or 5.0 L V8, 4-speed with overdrive fourth [1] | 1986 | Verified | New Process NP833 4-speed overdriveU |
Chevrolet and GMCsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet and GMC C/K and other trucks fitted with the SM465 4-speed (granny first) Muncie SM465 Trucks with the SM465 [2] | 1968-1991 | Corroborated | GM Muncie SM465C |
Datsunsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datsun 280Z S30 (US) US-market 4-speed car (5-speed also shown) [3] | 1977 | Verified | Nissan F4W71BC |
Fiatsend a correction
International Harvestersend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Harvester KB-3 truck 1940s light truck 4-speed floor lever [6] | Years not confirmed | Corroborated | 4-speed (maker and model not named)N |
Jeepsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep CJ-5 / CJ-7 (T-4 / T-176) T-4 / T-176 4-speed T-176 (CJ-5 258 six 1980-83), T-4 (CJ-7) [7] | 1980-1986 | Corroborated | Tremec T-176 Borg-Warner T-4C |
MGsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Midget (A-series) / Austin-Healey Sprite 4-speed [8] | 1098 and 1275 cc cars through 1971 | Verified | BMC A-series ribcase 4-speedC |
Morrissend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Minor 948 cc, 4-speed [9] | Years not confirmed | Corroborated | BMC A-series 4-speedU |
Morris / Austinsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris / Austin Mini (Mini-Minor, Traveller, Van, Pick-up) Mini Mk I-era (driver's handbook AKD3886) 848 cc, remote gear lever [10] | Years not confirmed | Verified | BMC A-series in-sump 4-speedC |
Porschesend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 (4-speed cars) 915 4-speed (G-series) 911 with the 915 gearbox in 4-speed form [11] | 1972-1977 | Corroborated | Porsche 915C |
Renaultsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault 4 (R4) R4 with dash-mounted gear lever 4-speed models [12] | 1968-1992 | Corroborated | Renault Type 334C |
Triumphsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph TR250 / TR6 TR250 and TR6 (TR5 on the same knob listing) 4-speed, many with overdrive [13] | 1968-1976 | Verified | Standard-Triumph 4-speed with Laycock overdriveC |
Unconfirmed leadshelp confirm
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Datsunsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datsun 240Z / 260Z (4-speed) S30 4-speed manual [citation needed] | 1970-1976 | Lead | Nissan F4W71A Nissan F4W71BC | |
| Datsun 280Z S30 (US) US, 4-speed [citation needed] | 1975-1976, 1978 | Lead | Nissan F4W71BC |
Fiatsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 600 600 / 600 D (Italy) 633-767 cc rear-engine, 4-speed [citation needed] | 1955-1969 | Lead | Fiat 4-speed transaxle, 3-synchroC |
Jeepsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep CJ-5 / CJ-7 (late T-18 and T-18A) T-18 / T-18A 4-speed manual [citation needed] | 1979 | Lead | Borg-Warner T-18AC |
MGsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Midget Midget Mk I (948 cc) 948 cc A-series, 4-speed [citation needed] | 1961-1962 | Lead | BMC A-series 4-speed (948 cc, type not confirmed)U | |
| MG Midget Midget Mk III (GAN4/GAN5, 1275 cc A-series) 1275 cc A-series, 4-speed [citation needed] | 1972-1974 | Lead | BMC A-series ribcase 4-speedC |
Morrissend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Minor Minor 1000 Series V (1098 cc) 1098 cc A-series, 4-speed with baulk-ring synchro [citation needed] | 1962-1971 | Lead | BMC A-series 4-speedC |
Morris / Austinsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris / Austin Mini (Mk II, Mk III, Clubman, 1275 GT) Mini Mk II-III era (remote gear lever) 848 / 998 / 1098 / 1275 cc, 4-speed [citation needed] | 1967-1976 | Lead | BMC A-series in-sump 4-speedC | |
| Morris / Austin Mini (Mk IV to Mk VII, Rover Mini, Cooper) Mini Mk IV-VII (transmission in sump) 998 / 1275 cc, 4-speed [citation needed] | 1976-2000 | Lead | British Leyland / Rover Group A-series in-sump 4-speedC |
Renaultsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault 6 (R6) R6 with dash-mounted gear lever 4-speed [citation needed] | 1968-1986 | Lead | Renault 4-speed (type not established)N |
References
- ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.2-39 diagram B-09609 '4-SPEED-OVERDRIVE': 1 and 3 on top, 2, OD and R on the bottom row, R reached by a jog to the right; the 6.2 L diesel also lists a 4-speed. [link]
- ^ Forum. Jalopy Journal poster: SM465 'has that shift pattern, R down right'. lx.iriss.org.uk 'SM465 shift pattern' page: standard H, reverse 'down and to the right'. ih8mud poster: right-and-down 'would correspond to a 465 reverse location'. gmsquarebody poster: 420 and 465 reverse 'all the way right and down'. [link]
- ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.26 'Driving with manual transmission': '4-FORWARD SPEED' circle shows 1 3 on top and 2 4 R on the bottom row. [link]
- ^ Forum. fiatforum thread (trike built on Fiat 126 drivetrain): a reply calls it a normal H pattern for 1st to 4th with reverse 'to the right and back', reached by pushing down on the lockout, moving right, then pulling back. [link]
- ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.12 'Posiciones de la palanca del cambio': 1 and 3 on top, 2 and 4 below, 'MA' (marcha atras) to the right of 4 on the lower row. Text: press the lever down at neutral, then move it to the right and back. [link]
- ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.4 '4-Speed Transmission Gear Shift' drawing: 1 and 3 on top, 2 and 4 below, REVERSE a jog out to the lower right. [link]
- ^ Forum. Forum thread: both T-4 and T-176 have reverse to the right and down. [link]
- ^ Knob/boot photo. Moss 462-775 shift knob, Midget/Sprite 1098 and 1275 through 1971; the photo (viewed) prints R at the bottom right. [link]
- ^ Knob/boot photo. Same Moss 462-775 knob lists 'GEAR KNOB 948cc' for the Morris Minor; the photo (viewed) prints R at the bottom right. [link]
- ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.6 'Controls and instruments' gate drawing: 1 3 on top, 2 4 R below. Text: move the lever right until resistance, on against the spring to the stop, then backwards to engage reverse. [link]
- ^ Knob/boot photo. Design911 4-speed knob 91142406901 (fits 911 1972-77): I viewed the engraved top and it reads 1 3 on top and 2 4 R on the bottom. [link]
- ^ Forum. renault4.co.uk thread (1988 van owner): to reach reverse 'tilt the gear lever as far as possible over to the right and pull back'; one reply lays out 2nd, 4th and Reverse on the lower row. [link]
- ^ Knob/boot photo. eBay NOS 'Triumph TR250 TR5 TR6 leather shift knob'; the photo (viewed) prints 1 3 / 2 4 R. Moss 848-265 fits 1968-76 TR250, TR6. [link]
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