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I am replacing my manual 3 speed overdrive Transmission with a C6 Automatic. Did Ford put C6 Transmissions in 1980 with 302 Engines ? And if they did is there a TV rod that has to be adjusted ?
The C6 doesn't use a TV rod. Instead, it uses a kick down link. If you don't have the kick down link, as I don't have on Rusty, the transmission won't go into 2nd by flooring the throttle. Big deal - just pull the shift lever into 2nd.
While Ford did make c6 trannies with the 300/302/351w bellhousing pattern, they are sometimes hard to find in 2wd versions. A lighter duty tranny is more common behind the 302 in a 2wd pickup, like the c5. And 4x4 c6 versions are more common also in the small engine pattern.
I have an '86 factory service manual. I can send you the diagram and adjustment instructions.
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Last edited by Joelsplace; Aug 13, 2016 at 06:21 PM.
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Here is a thought, if all you can find is a small bell housing C6 from a 4x4 and you are going to rebuild it any way go for it.
When you have it rebuilt just swap out the 4x4 out put shaft for a 4x2 out put shaft.
I did that to a GM TH400 I used in my drag car as I needed an AMC bolt pattern from a Jeep TH400.
Dave ----
Here is a thought, if all you can find is a small bell housing C6 from a 4x4 and you are going to rebuild it any way go for it.
When you have it rebuilt just swap out the 4x4 out put shaft for a 4x2 out put shaft.
I did that to a GM TH400 I used in my drag car as I needed an AMC bolt pattern from a Jeep TH400.
Dave ----
With the Ford tranny you have to tear down the whole thing like you said, but he would also have to find a tailshaft section to convert it to 2wd. GM trannies are easier in that repsect.
With the Ford tranny you have to tear down the whole thing like you said, but he would also have to find a tailshaft section to convert it to 2wd. GM trannies are easier in that repsect.
No you have to do the same thing with the GM's also, find a 4x2 out put shaft and tail housing. He can find/use any 4x2 C6 parts if the yoke is right for what he needs. May need to check if long or short out put shaft/housing. For my drag car I needed a short setup for less flexing.
And I think it is the same with any auto trany the output shaft is the last to come out and first to go back in on rebuilds.
I just wanted to give the OP person an option if all he could find was a 4x4 small bell C6 auto.
Dave ----
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