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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Short and sweet. Question

Short and sweet. 1980 F250 Ranger w/ a C6 auto. 400M engine that I think just spun a bearing?
Low end knock and it will barely run. Question is, local Craig’s list guy has a 351C for sale would this be a simple engine swap?
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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need to change the trans,as the cleveland uses the windsor bell housing.351 m will be a straight swap.the modified series engine uses the same bell housing as the 429/460.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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Forgive me it this is a stupid question but can I just swap the bell housing or does it require the entire trans?
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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i believe the c6 bell housing is non removable,unlike the the c4.don't quote me on this,i'm a manual trans guy
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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as far as I can remember a C-6 does not have a removable bell housing the C-4 did!
 
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Thanks you both for your help
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Avoid the 351c. They were never made to go in these trucks from the factory, and I don't think you want to do any fab work do you?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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C6 does have a permanant bell housing the C4 and FMX can be removed.
 
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