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May 26, 2017 | 09:58 AM

rswhitmore

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Help Identifying Transmission (2 speed Fordomatic?)

May 26, 2017 | 10:06 AM

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This transmission came out of a running Ford Falcon (similar to Ranchero), believe it was 1960-1964 Model. It was connected to an in-line 6, I believe a 170 cid. Would like to offer it for sale but not quite sure how to describe it. I believe it may be a 2 speed Fordomatic. Any help?

May 26, 2017 | 01:54 PM

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Looks like a C4, which is a later trans. Pictures here:

Ford C4 transmission

May 26, 2017 | 07:36 PM

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It is a F/M/2 (One piece bell and main case).

May 26, 2017 | 10:46 PM

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Glad you looked further than I did. Is that a true 2 speed, or a 3 speed that starts in 2nd like some of the other Ford-o-matics?

May 27, 2017 | 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 85e150six4mtod

Glad you looked further than I did. Is that a true 2 speed, or a 3 speed that starts in 2nd like some of the other Ford-o-matics?

It is a true 2/S as it was used on economy applications, full size and intermediates.

The 3/S FM had a cast iron case.

You guys sure are shaking the cob webs loose. Next I will start thinking of women again...

May 27, 2017 | 07:03 AM

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easy way to tell a 2 speed ford-o-matic from a C-4 or 3 speed select-o-shift/green dot trans:
ford-o-matic has cooling screens in the bellhousing and no trans cooler lines.
the 3 speed trans has no cooling screens and trans fluid lines going to a cooler in the radiator.

May 30, 2017 | 07:31 AM

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Thanks for the help guys, I really appreciate your knowledge of Ford parts. Now if I can find a good home for it, or figure out how to mate it to a 226 Flathead.

Jun 4, 2017 | 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rswhitmore

This transmission came out of a running Ford Falcon (similar to Ranchero), believe it was 1960-1964 Model. It was connected to an in-line 6, I believe a 170 cid.

Would like to offer it for sale but not quite sure how to describe it. I believe it may be a 2 speed Fordomatic. Any help?

C4 and 200 I-6 introduced in 1964, but weren't available in Falcons until 1965.

Only A/T available in 1960/64 Falcon 144/170 I-6's & 1963 1/2 & 1964 260 V8: Anemic Ford-O-Matic two speed. It's get up and go, got up and went.