C6 Low-Reverse Clutch Question

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Jul 14, 2003 | 02:36 PM

casevac1

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C6 Low-Reverse Clutch Question

I am in the process of rebuilding my C6 transmission. It started out in a late model SB case and I am moving the innards over to a late model BB case and rebuilding it at the same time. When I took the low-reverse clutch out of the SB case, I took out 4 steel plates, 4 lined discs, the wave plate, and the pressure plate. My rebuild kit came with 5 lined discs, which I thought was odd. So I put the clutch pieces in the BB case exactly how they had come out of the SB case. There is about 1/4" from the top of the pressure plate to the bottom of the snap ring groove. This seems excessive, and if I use air pressure to engage the piston, I can still spin the clutch hub by hand. My question is this: should there be a 5th steel plate and lined disc in this setup? If so, where can I get a steel plate?

Thanks,
Randall

Jul 14, 2003 | 04:47 PM

kennethl6

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C6 Low-Reverse Clutch Question

You likely need to add another fiber and steel plate. There are some C6's that use 6 fiber plates depending on pressure plate size and case design. Put the 5 fibers and steels with the wave plate and it should come out right.

Jul 19, 2003 | 04:59 AM

gregaust

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C6 Low-Reverse Clutch Question

As mentioned there are different numbers of clutch plates in different models..Keep adding clutches until you end up with a clearance of around .060"..

Jul 19, 2003 | 05:37 AM

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C6 Low-Reverse Clutch Question

You can get a video tape and info on building a C6 on eBay from Badshoe Productions. Tape is made by a Ford Master Technician.

His website is here:
http://pages.prodigy.net/kennethl6/
I believe you can get a tape direct also.