C6 Identification & fluid type
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C6 Identification & fluid type
I have a 1976 Ford (model P-450)mini-schoolbus. I am trying to identify the transmission. I went to my local auto parts and looked at pan gaskets and the pan gasket tells me it is a C-6, but my manual says a C-6 requires Dextron 2 fluid. The dipstick ( a very unusual type dipstick because of the cab over type body) says use type F fluid. Which should I use?
The pan looks like a square with a rear corner cut out, and it has a 1,2,and drive on the shifter , Is this a C-6 or could it be a fmx.
I was sure it was a C-6, but the dipstick, that says use type f fluid, makes me wonder. As always thanks!
The pan looks like a square with a rear corner cut out, and it has a 1,2,and drive on the shifter , Is this a C-6 or could it be a fmx.
I was sure it was a C-6, but the dipstick, that says use type f fluid, makes me wonder. As always thanks!
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Steve83- Thanks for the sites, very informative. I am sure the tranny is a c-6, but still wonder why the dipstick says to use type F fluid. A man at the autoparts told me that the early C-6 's used type F, but I can't find anything to back his statement up. All my info says to use dextron 2. Any ideas on this? 
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C6 Identification & fluid type
Being in the 70's, it probably should take type F. Id be fien with using type F, if it wasnt meant for it, youll know when it shifts a bit firmer then before! Type F has friction modifier where as Dex doesnt.
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