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How do you adjust a C6 transmission?

How do you adjust a C6 transmission?

Adjusting the bands is a straight forward process. Just get the car safely up on jacks. Locate the intermediate band adjustment (the front one), loosen the locknut, torque down the adjustment screw to 10 ft lbs and then loosen it exactly 1 1/2 turns. Tighten locknut.

How to rebuild and modify Ford C4 and C6 automatic transmissions?

This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO REBUILD & MODIFY FORD C4 & C6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. For a comprehensive guide on this entire subject you can visit this link: SHARE THIS ARTICLE: Please feel free to share this post on Facebook / Twitter / Google+ or any automotive Forums or blogs you read.

Where is the Shift Tab on a Ford C6?

IF the Tbird had a floor shift then the shift tab on the transmission is 180 degrees off. You can have to take the bottom pan off the C6 to move the shift tab where it should be for column shift (I don’t know the details because I had a transmission shop do the work).

When did the Ford C6 transmission come out?

For the uninitiated, the Ford C6 was designed by Ford Motor Company and it was prevalent between 1966 and 1996. This is a heavy-duty three-speed automatic transmission and upon its launch, Ford marketed it as the SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic.

What’s the gear ratio of a Ford C6?

Gear Ratios The C6 transmission comes with First, Second, and Third gear ratios that are 2.40:1, 1.40:1, and 1:1 respectively. Nonetheless, a wide-ratio gearset can be used to provide a First gear ratio that is numerically larger. The result will be 2.72:1 and 1.54:1 for the first gear and second gear, respectively.

IF the Tbird had a floor shift then the shift tab on the transmission is 180 degrees off. You can have to take the bottom pan off the C6 to move the shift tab where it should be for column shift (I don’t know the details because I had a transmission shop do the work).

This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO REBUILD & MODIFY FORD C4 & C6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. For a comprehensive guide on this entire subject you can visit this link: SHARE THIS ARTICLE: Please feel free to share this post on Facebook / Twitter / Google+ or any automotive Forums or blogs you read.

How to diagnose a 70’s Ford pickup truck?

The procedures and wire colors used here will apply to at least 70-74 trucks, as I used a 74 wiring diagram to diagnose my problems. To diagnose your truck, you will need: Some tests are not doable or are much more difficult to do with a test light. Some are easier with a test light. So having both will be better.

How do I get the C6 linkage to work?

2.Move manual lever on the transmission all the way back or facing down in the first gear position. 3.Position the car’s gear selector in the first gear position. 4. Re torque the retaining nut on the column shift lever. Again this sequence is for external adjustment.

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Ruth Doyle