w series gearboxs issues

[D0DGEE]

i just got a w series box and couldnt get 5th gear so pulled the back end housing off it and there was only reverse gear and no 5th by looking at it should there be another syncro and gear set in there with reverse or not. and are the only difference with w series boxes the ratios or are they not compatable with changing parts

[strx7]

care to elaborate a bit more on your W series box......
W50 is a steel case 5 speed, W55-59 is alloy case 5 speed.
sounds to me like you have either a) a W40 4 speed steel case, or a G40 4 speed alloy case hilux box

[KinLoud]

I used to have a W45... a 4 speed version of the W55.

Ken

[D0DGEE]

sorry its a w55 or w57 alloy box with alloy plate not a cast plate like some. if thats any difference. got like 3 boxes at home and the one i just brought is different by not having any gear on the rear of the box which im taking is 5th gear

[D0DGEE]

i heard the difference between g and w boxes are the gear selector forks are on the other side this one is on the left if looking straight down on it from the back same as the two other boxes i got at home.

[D0DGEE]

this is my gearbox



and this is the one i brought its missing 5th right?

[2LTR Rona]

and this is the one i brought its missing 5th right?

I wouldnt say its missing, based on that pic I would say its never been there from day one, making it a 4 speed box.

I would work out the gear ratios and go from there.

chances are you have a hilux 4 speed box or something similar, which without bellhousings attached can very easily be mistaken for W55 or W57 etc.

Work out the ratios and then you kow for sure what box you have

[matt dunn]

I too would say it is a 4 speed box, never been a 5 speed.