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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Swap C6 for 4 speed?

I have a 1985 F250 diesel. I understand the 3 speed C6 is a good tranny but wasn't there a 4 speed (OD) auto avail for 1985 too? What is the name of that tranny? It should fit if I decide to change right? Thanks for the input!
 
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No, there wasn't a 4 speed overdrive in '85. The first year of the 4 speed overdrive was 1989. It was called the E4OD.

With a bunch of modifications, including installing a computer to run it, it will fit in your truck.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by georgeent
I have a 1985 F250 diesel. I understand the 3 speed C6 is a good tranny but wasn't there a 4 speed (OD) auto avail for 1985 too? What is the name of that tranny? It should fit if I decide to change right? Thanks for the input!
You may be thinking of the AOD overdrive. (I've got one in my F-100 w/302.) It's a good tranny, but I don't know if it would handle the torque your diesel can develop. You might be better off changing differential gears to get a better final drive ratio.
 
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