What type of fluid does a c6 transmission take?
What type of fluid does a c6 transmission take?
It requires 7-quarts of Type FA transmission fluid with the stock pan, plus an additional 2–4 quarts for the torque converter.
What kind of fluid does a Ford C-6 use?
Ford used type FA transmission fluid, which was specific to Ford transmissions until mid-1977 when C-6 transmissions were converted to Dexron/Mercon late in that model year. The easiest way to tell what fluid you should be using is to check the dipstick.
What kind of oil does a C6 transmission need?
Materials, Size and Weight. The C6 transmission with the stock pan requires 7 quarts of oil, while an extra 2-4 quarts is commonly required, based on the torque converter being used. The C6 is largely considered the best automatic transmission ever built by Ford. With an impressive 30 year run from 1966 until 1996,…
Can a C-6 transmission be installed on a V-8?
Replacement crossmembers are available to help you with the installation of the C-6 into 1955-’62 full-size Ford V-8s as well. The C-6 is a good transmission choice to use for installing a 429 or 460 engine into earlier Ford models, too.
When did the Ford C-6 transmission come out?
Ford 302 engines built between 1969 and 1980 or 351 engines built from ’69-’81 with the C-6 transmission, used a 28.2-ounce imbalanced flexplate which is 117/16 inches in diameter. Ford engines built after ’81 used a 50-ounce imbalanced flexplate.
Ford used type FA transmission fluid, which was specific to Ford transmissions until mid-1977 when C-6 transmissions were converted to Dexron/Mercon late in that model year. The easiest way to tell what fluid you should be using is to check the dipstick.
What kind of transmission does a Ford C-6 use?
Many ’60s and ’70s Ford owners can benefit from the use of the C-6 automatic transmission. The C-6 is a very strong transmission and was originally used in many V-8 Ford passenger cars, as well as many pickup truck applications.
What kind of transmission fluid do I Need?
The transmission is a C6. I am hoing to change the filter and fluid. I am getting conflicting stories from local parts stores. Do I need type F fluid, or can I use Mercon III ? >I got a 1979 F150 with a 400 engine. 4WD pickup. >The transmission is a C6. I am hoing to change the filter and fluid.
What kind of fluid does a 1977 Ford Trans use?
If the trans is a 1977 up, it should use the >Dexron/Mercon spec fluid. You should also find this on the >dipstick. The current version of this is the Dexron >III/Mercon spec. Do not use the Mercon V spec in the C6. Thanks to all that replied.
