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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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C6 questions?

Well start off with. i have a 96 F350 with a C6. i have another C6 from a 1980 f250 and was wondering if i could rebuild the 1980 C6 and install into the 96?

I need to be able to keep the 96 on the road but it needs some help with the trans, aswell as other areas. any help would be appreciated. thanks
 
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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What motors were in both trucks?
 
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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400 in the 80. and a 460 in the 96
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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i just hate to go in blind. i would think bolt patterns would match on the bell housing. but am concerned about the gear selector cable, transfer case lever and anything else might be connected there
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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The bellhousing is the same. But you're right to be worried about those things. I would also be concerned about the overall length of the transmission. Not all C6's were are the same. There are many different varieties. Sixteen years is a lot of time for Ford engineering to make significant changes. My guess is that the only way you'll find out for sure is if you try it yourself.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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alright, i'll go ahead and pull the 1980 C6 and compare with the one in my 96, pull out the measuring tape and the hawk eyes and see if i notice anything significant. worst case i guess i can rebuild the old one and sell it, hopefully buy a newer one that will work.

thank you for the help
 
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