2WD C6 Question
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2WD C6 Question
I have this posted in the tranny section also, but I need responses from those who dont look there.
I have a C6 trans with a ribbed bell housing. I was told it is a HD trans,But I am not sure. I need to know if this came in cars or trucks, and if it is an HD trans...what makes it so special?
The yoke is attatched and the tail shaft is kinda short
I have a C6 trans with a ribbed bell housing. I was told it is a HD trans,But I am not sure. I need to know if this came in cars or trucks, and if it is an HD trans...what makes it so special?
The yoke is attatched and the tail shaft is kinda short
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2WD C6 Question
the old (68-73?) tbird and lincoln C6's had ribs like those and the later ones like after about 1974? no longer had them.
not sure if one is any better than the other.
the tailshaft and tail housing could have been changed.
not sure if one is any better than the other.
the tailshaft and tail housing could have been changed.
Last edited by stargazer; Apr 18, 2003 at 01:21 PM.
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2WD C6 Question
The C-6 was first offered in 1966 and was still in production at least until '96...maybe still is. It was Ford's standard three speed heavy duty auto tranny, found in larger cars and trucks, usually behind bigger V-8 engines.
As Billy says, there were several changes over the years, but all C-6's are bullet proof. Basically, all the internal parts, clutches, bands, shafts, and the planetary assembly were built with more beef!
There was a small block C-6 built for a while that fit smaller V-8's, but they are getting rare. It's an excellent 3 speed, though it takes a bit more power to operate then...say a C-4.
As Billy says, there were several changes over the years, but all C-6's are bullet proof. Basically, all the internal parts, clutches, bands, shafts, and the planetary assembly were built with more beef!
There was a small block C-6 built for a while that fit smaller V-8's, but they are getting rare. It's an excellent 3 speed, though it takes a bit more power to operate then...say a C-4.
