How uncommon is this????
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From: Okie
How uncommon is this????
1977 F150 4x4 with a 400 turning a C4 transmission? I didn't think any C4's were mated to the 335 engines. But when I checked the VIN plate, it's got a G for the trans code.
What problems have been experienced with this setup? Do I look for a C6 to have a beefier trans, or do I keep the C4 for "orginal rare value"?
What problems have been experienced with this setup? Do I look for a C6 to have a beefier trans, or do I keep the C4 for "orginal rare value"?
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From: Portage Twp, PA
Hmmm...a few questions: are you sure some previous owner didn't change the engine/transmission combo at some point in the past? Dumb question #1...have you checked the engine code to make sure it's really a truck that came from the factory with a 400? Dumb question #2...have you crawled under your truck to visually confirm that your transmission is really a C-4?
Not trying to insult you at all, here...but I'm with you. I've never heard of anything "smaller" than an FMX being installed behind a 400. For that matter, I've never heard of a 4WD C-4, either. But, I've been known to be wrong before!
Keep us posted...
Pat
Not trying to insult you at all, here...but I'm with you. I've never heard of anything "smaller" than an FMX being installed behind a 400. For that matter, I've never heard of a 4WD C-4, either. But, I've been known to be wrong before!
Keep us posted...
Pat
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Thanks, got it figured out. I bought the truck out of state, and I don't have it yet. I got confused checking the VIN codes, G was listed as a 3 spd auto. Next to it was a Z code for 1977 calling for a C6. I dunno 'bought that. But i asked the guy I bought it from to confirm, asked him to crawl under and count bolts. It's a C6 with 17 bolts on the pan.
Also, S code in the VIN number is for the 400, so it seems to be as it was from the factory.
Thanks!
JC
Also, S code in the VIN number is for the 400, so it seems to be as it was from the factory.
Thanks!
JC
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