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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Question C6 trans
i have a 77 f100 with a 4.9/300,it had a C4 trans in it trying to put a C6 in it everything matches the problem is the torque converter, the studs that comes through the flywheel only comes out a tad but if i reach through where the starter bolts on at i can slide the converter forward then the studs comes all the way through. somebody help me please
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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put the nuts on and tighten
the converter has some movement front to back
will be ok if the pilot is the correct diameter and you have the correct flexplate
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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brownfoot, even though the converter moves about 1/2 to 5/8 of a inch? Thanks for the info.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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that's normal
where are you is SC?
 
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yes i am, thanks for the info feel much better.
 
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Anderson,SC. Where are you?
 
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