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Sep 18, 2003 | 03:35 AM

ultrabeast

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I have an '87 F350 4x4 with a 6.9 diesel,3 speed trans. When cold,it takes a few minutes to engage after I put it in gear. Is this a sign that the torque converter is on its way out?Thanks for any ideas.

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Sep 19, 2003 | 06:31 AM

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Most likely is that the seals in the forward clutch have hardened and don't seal til they warm up a little. The fix is probably an OH.

Sep 19, 2003 | 09:51 PM

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Thanks for the help-now I know what to expect for when I pull the trans.BTW, I've been told its a c3. I thought it would be a c6,never heard of a c3. Thanks again.

Sep 20, 2003 | 06:12 PM

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The C3 was a miniature version of the C6. It was used on small cars like the Pinto. Ford added an overdrive and it became the A4LD.

Sep 23, 2003 | 08:47 PM

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Doh.....I suppose mines a c6 then. Its got 17 bolts on the pan with a notch out of one corner.I thought a c3 was maybe a bizarre metric version of the c6. Thanks for clearing that up,rclarke.