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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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my 1972 ranger 390 c6 is not shifting what can be the problems i can have and
does anyone know what kind of rearend it has it is a camper specail if that help
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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my 1972 ranger 390 c6 is not shifting what can be the problems i can have and does anyone know what kind of rearend it has it is a camper special if that help
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F100: The rear axle is a 9 inch, but (1968/72), there were two different types available.

F250: The rear axle is a Dana 60.

F350: The rear axle is a Dana 70.

Camper Special or not makes no difference.

If you want to know the ratio, post the AXLE code found on the Warranty Plate, which is located on the left door face below the latch.

Ditto to discover which 9" it has...if an F100.

C6's have a vacuum modulator valve. It threads into the right (passenger) side-towards the rear of the transmission case.

Usually what happens is the short rubber vacuum hose that attaches to it...age cracks, then splits open.

When the modulator valve is removed, it has a short shift rod inside it that will just fall out if you aren't careful.

If that shift rod is missing, the trans won't shift.

The modulator valve could be defective.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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thank you for the info i just got the truck trying to make it driveable then restore it to a nice truck i would say it is a good project truck to start with
 
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I was hoping you could tell me the ratio of Dana 60 an 70 also ratio of 4speed ZL no OD its all powered by 300 Canadian very low ratio 1''2''3''4 engine is running more like screaming at about 70 miles an hour should it be screaming on that speedo 100 is about 80 miles can you tell me how to fix it so highway speeds a reving the **** out of the 300 or do you think 5 speed is the answer
 

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here is some pics f 250 ranger cs Gallery
 
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