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Old May 3, 2018 | 01:23 PM
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'69 F250 Bushing Replacement

Everything is worn, cracked and dry. I am browsing RockAuto right now trying to figure out what I have. Here is a crappy pic of what I think I see..



The tie-rod ends actually look ok. Everything else, including body mounts, are trash. Could someone help with any sort of name, part number, link, etc to each thing? I am fairly sure I have the flexomatic rear suspension (has the tab/tongue on the top of the spring that isn't touching... I think it might need a rubber pad). It's a 302 motor I think and a C6 transmission, automatic. It's 4x2 and I think I recall it saying "custom cab" or something on it. It has straight sides. If I can provide any more info let me know! I am buying other stuff from Rock Auto so bonus points if someone points me to the proper items there. I have someone at Prothanesuspensionparts.com also helping get me advice but doesn't hurt to get more!

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Old May 3, 2018 | 01:32 PM
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I see a pitman arm at the steering box. It is connected to the daglink. You X-arms are the I-beams in the twin I-beams. If you have a have a 302 then you have a c4 trans.
 
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Old May 3, 2018 | 01:41 PM
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I think either both the trans and the engine were replaced at some point. I am fairly sure it is a C6 as we already took it apart once (see another post) and I believe between those parts and rear axle parts (like the paper gasket/seals you need when doing the rear brakes that go between the "cap" and the hub) made it so it had to be a C6, I think... plus my stepdad has some experience in trucks and I believe he also said it was a C6.

If I can identify either for you in some way I am happy to take pics, go out there and look for numbers, or specific markings, etc. I would love to know for sure.
 
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Best way to identify the trans is the shape and number of bolts.
 
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Old May 3, 2018 | 01:56 PM
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I can tell it's a C6 just by the smooth bell housing bottom.
 
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I just looked at pics at https://www.cartechbooks.com/techtip...transmissions/ and it looks like a C6 to me, don't think it can seperate from the bellhousing and the shift linkages are on the driver's side, plug looks to be on the side of the pan. Can you identify the engine by looking?

Here are pics starting at passenger rear and going around to drivers side.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/UatdjcsTe3ZCod112
 
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Originally Posted by gittinwidit
I can tell it's a C6 just by the smooth bell housing bottom.
Ah yes, now that I see pics of both, yup.
 
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Originally Posted by whodkne
1969 F250 2WD

It's a 302 motor I think and a C6 transmission. It's 4x2 and I think I recall it saying "custom cab" or something on it. It has straight sides.
No F250 came with a 302 until 1980. 302: 1969/79 F100 & 1975/79 F150 only.

No 302 was available w/a C6 until 1978.

1968/72 F250 would have come w/a 240 or 300 I-6 with a C4 or 360 or 390 with a C6.

4th digit of the VIN is the engine code = 1968/72 F250: A = 240 I-6; B = 300 I-6; H = 390 2V; Y = 360 2V

C4's have 11 trans pan bolt holes, C6's have 17.
 
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Thanks! According to the VIN at least it is a 390 with a C6. Definitely a C6 but the previous owner (well, the person selling it for the owner) thought the engine was replaced so I'm not 100% sure that is what is in there. If anyone can confirm or tell me what to easily look for I will.

Otherwise, still would love to know what bushings I need all around, here is what I think I know:

Radius Arm
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...888&cc=1495113

I-Beam (do I need two? seems like the pics only indicate one and I think there would be one on each side?)
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...495113&jsn=484

Cab/frame mounting (can't seem to find this at Rock Auto)
Cab Frame Mounting Kit | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts

I don't seem to have a "sway bar" at all, so no bushings for that. I think the flexomatic suspension should have some bump stop on it, I think I read. I can't find that at all in any catalog.

The tie rod ends look decent so I think I can leave those.
 
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Originally Posted by whodkne
Thanks! According to the VIN at least it is a 390 with a C6. Definitely a C6 but the previous owner (well, the person selling it for the owner) thought the engine was replaced so I'm not 100% sure that is what is in there. If anyone can confirm or tell me what to easily look for I will.

I don't seem to have a "sway bar" at all, so no bushings for that. I think the flexomatic suspension should have some bump stop on it, I think I read. I can't find that at all in any catalog.
No factory sway bars until 1973.

Pic: 1968/72 F100/250 2WD with Flex-O-Matic

 
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