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Jun 28, 2006 | 10:06 AM

michaelbrainardatwor

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I am sure there is something here...I am not finding it...

I am looking for info on a tranny swap.

Currently I have a 77 F250 Supercab Camper Special - 460-c6-3.73 gears - 2wd

I would like to swap to a later model overdrive tranny....possible? Any help or direction is appreciated.

Jun 28, 2006 | 11:15 AM

fellro86

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The electronics are the main hitch, otherwise, the bell from a 460 of course, and you will likely have to fab something up a bit for the crossmember, and rework the driveshaft. I'm not sure where to find the controller aftermarket for the overdrive trannies.

Jun 28, 2006 | 12:35 PM

firstonraceday

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Here are a couple of threads that you might find interesting. These involve the swap of a ZF to a 351M/400. Of course the tranny belhousings are the same for a 351M/400 and 429/460. These threads might give some idea what is involved. I think these folks were replacing existing manual transmissions though.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=44122

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=491013

As far as automatic overdrive transmissions, I know I've seen it discussed and it's doable, easier with an AOD than E4OD if I recall. Don't have any threads handy on that.

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Jun 28, 2006 | 01:01 PM

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Jun 28, 2006 | 01:36 PM

classic79

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you could put a built aod in behind the 460 with an adapter plate, I think from art carr or some place like that. should be able to use stock shifter with maybe slight modification, and add a lokar tv cable. driveshaft and yokes might need to be addressed as well.