Tranny question
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RE: Tranny question
A C-4 is not a C-4. The ones used on six cylinder cars had different internals (as in not as strong) than a V-8. And the C-4 used on the HP was definately different. No matter if you re-use your old six cylinder one of get a V-8 type, you might as well get it rebuilt.
Jim
Jim
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RE: Tranny question
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ha! thanks! that 289 is on my mind. i see it everywhere, gas prices, phone numbers... i'm losing it
ha! thanks! that 289 is on my mind. i see it everywhere, gas prices, phone numbers... i'm losing it
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A C-4 is not a C-4. The ones used on six cylinder cars had different internals (as in not as strong) than a V-8. And the C-4 used on the HP was definately different. No matter if you re-use your old six cylinder one of get a V-8 type, you might as well get it rebuilt.
Jim
A C-4 is not a C-4. The ones used on six cylinder cars had different internals (as in not as strong) than a V-8. And the C-4 used on the HP was definately different. No matter if you re-use your old six cylinder one of get a V-8 type, you might as well get it rebuilt.
Jim
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RE: Tranny question
Price for a "crate" tranny aint that bad either...bell housingand torque converter sold separately!!! ....
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...=sku&RC=10
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Just for reference,,, you don't want to pay more for a rebuild than you can buy a "new" one!!!
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...=sku&RC=10
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...=KeywordSearch
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...=KeywordSearch
Just for reference,,, you don't want to pay more for a rebuild than you can buy a "new" one!!!
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RE: Tranny question
This doesn't prove you wrong Glen, but FWIW, the Cruise-O-Matic in the 6-cyl was about a $10 cheaper option than it was in the A & C code V8s. For '66, with the K code, the auto was about $31 more than that. Either they cost more to make (stronger?) or Ford was charging more for the same transmission.
I'll look in the service manualtomorrow if I get a chance (going to see the Dodgers lose again tonight).
Jeff
I'll look in the service manualtomorrow if I get a chance (going to see the Dodgers lose again tonight).
Jeff
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RE: Tranny question
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I have been reading that going on for many years now Jim, but so far nobody has proven me wrong. A C4 is a C4. Prove me wrong.
ORIGINAL: 66GTKFB
A C-4 is not a C-4. The ones used on six cylinder cars had different internals (as in not as strong) than a V-8. And the C-4 used on the HP was definately different. No matter if you re-use your old six cylinder one of get a V-8 type, you might as well get it rebuilt.
Jim
A C-4 is not a C-4. The ones used on six cylinder cars had different internals (as in not as strong) than a V-8. And the C-4 used on the HP was definately different. No matter if you re-use your old six cylinder one of get a V-8 type, you might as well get it rebuilt.
Jim
A C-4 is not a C-4.
Jim
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RE: Tranny question
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The best proof is in the Ford Car Parts manual. Many, not all, part numbers for certain items inside the transmission of the same year's application are listed as six cylinder only and the same item for a V-8 has a different part number. Conclusion - it's seems to be obvious. Then you get to the PCW-BA type, used in the 289 HP equipped cars, you know, GT-350H, and even my 66GTKFB. I took my bow tie neighbor for a ride and he said he's 'never seen an automatic shift like that - ever' ('and stay together' - my words).
A C-4 is not a C-4.
Jim
ORIGINAL: Soaring
I have been reading that going on for many years now Jim, but so far nobody has proven me wrong. A C4 is a C4. Prove me wrong.
ORIGINAL: 66GTKFB
A C-4 is not a C-4. The ones used on six cylinder cars had different internals (as in not as strong) than a V-8. And the C-4 used on the HP was definately different. No matter if you re-use your old six cylinder one of get a V-8 type, you might as well get it rebuilt.
Jim
A C-4 is not a C-4. The ones used on six cylinder cars had different internals (as in not as strong) than a V-8. And the C-4 used on the HP was definately different. No matter if you re-use your old six cylinder one of get a V-8 type, you might as well get it rebuilt.
Jim
A C-4 is not a C-4.
Jim