Every Haynes manual is written specifically for the do-it-yourselfer from "hands-on" experience based on a vehicle teardown using commonly available tools. Step-by-step procedures are linked to hundreds of easy-to-follow photos and illustrations.
The manual includes a troubleshooting section to help identify specific problems, valuable short cuts to make the job easier and eliminate the need for special tools and an easy-to-use index.
This manual covers automatic transmission overhauls for these Ford transmission systems:
- Rear-wheel drive models (C3, C4, C5, C6, and AOD)
- Front-wheel drive models (ATX/FLC and AXOD)
Included are the fundamentals, diagnosis techniques, and modifications.
The Ford C4 and C6 automatic transmissions have been equipped in millions of production rear-wheel drive cars and trucks since they were introduced in the 1960s (C4 in 1964, C6 in 1966). They remained in production deep into the 1980s, when overdrive-equipped transmissions finally eclipsed them. However, the C4 and C6 still remain incredibly popular with enthusiasts, racers, and restorers alike due to their simplicity,strength, and low cost.
Rebuilding either of these transmissions isn?t overly difficult, but does require care, some specialized tools, and proper procedure to be followed closely. In How to Rebuild and Modify Ford C4 and C6 Automatic Transmissions, author George Reid walks readers through the process step-by-step, from removing the transmission from the vehicle, to complete disassembly andcleaning, to careful reassembly, to proper re-installation and road testing. Additionally, if the transmission will be used in a high-performance or competition situation, the author includes the various steps required to bolster the unit?s strength, using commonly available aftermarket components.
Each chapter contains special notes, sidebars, and technical tips to assist the reader at every step in the process. Some refer to safety, others to time-saving advice, and others to small modifications that may aid long-term durability or help the builder tailor the shift firmness. The author?s extensive research and experience with these popular transmissions has resulted in a well-rounded, full-color technical guide to theirrevitalization.
? First color rebuild book covering these transmissions.? Workbench Series books cover the topic with hundreds of helpful color photos and detailed captions.? These transmissions came in millions of Ford rear wheel drive vehicles from the mid-60s all the way through the 80s.
