How to Rebuild & Modify Ford C4 & C6 Automatic Transmissions (Workbench Series)
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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 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 and cleaning, to careful reassembly, to proper re-installation and road testing. In addition, 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 their revitalization. Review: Transmission Book. - This is a nice step by step instruction book. It’s great for identifying transformations. Review: Great book! - There is a ton of information in this book. The step by step photos are great as well. Its a great book.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 516 Reviews |
R**S
Transmission Book.
This is a nice step by step instruction book. It’s great for identifying transformations.
C**N
Great book!
There is a ton of information in this book. The step by step photos are great as well. Its a great book.
R**R
Good Manual
Well worth the price, informative and well illustrated. This book will get you started.
S**M
Good reference and pictures are great
This book is best suited for someone who has a good grasp of transmission modifications. It is not as pedestrian or comprehensive as the Haynes TechBook, but it covers performance enhancements the Haynes guide does not and the pictures are in color and very good.
R**N
Ford C-6 and C-4 transmission explained
Performance and regular duty build information. Very good and useful information!
X**A
Must Have if you Need Info on These Older Auto-Trans!
Another great Car Tech/SA Design "Workbench How-To" book! Authored by George Reid (who's style of writing I enjoy), it only requires you have have some automotive ability to be successful in using this book to diagnose and repair your C-4 (in my case) automatic transmission - with a minimum of specialized tools. At the very least with this book, I believe you will have an idea what may be wrong with your auto-trans when you take it to your mechanic, if you don't want to tackle things yourself. If you have an older Ford product with one of these models, this book would be good insurance to have on-hand before you need it! Buy yourself a copy. It is worth it!
B**N
Used while rebuilding my tranny
So, this book is good. It has distilled the most important aspects of the rebuild including torque specifications into one easy to read and follow book. It does fall short on some details like positioning the kick down lever. There are no pictures or description about how to make sure it is positioned correctly. It also, doesn't have an exploded view of the assembly. I used my shop manual in conjunction with this book to do the rebuild. As well as watching some YouTube videos. I would not rely on this book alone, but I am glad I purchased it.
D**T
Great technical overview for performance, but you'll need a manual for actual rebuild
The book is great at covering technical and performance issues relating to C6 build, and steps you through a build. This book is NOT a substitute for an actual rebuild manual, covering the exact sequence of dis-assembly and assembly(I highly recommend the Haynes "Ford Automatic Transmission Overhaul" manual). I was hoping for more info about DIY mods and E4OD parts updates(interchange data for low gear set and fully rollerized pieces from late E4OD), but the book stuck to off the shelf, aftermarket parts. Lots of good pics of transmissions going together. Someone rebuilding a Ford automatic transmission would be well advised to consult brown shoe productions, for excellent website support. I rebuilt my C6 behind my diesel and it runs great! You can do it too!
Z**E
Four Stars
Useful info.
W**Z
C6
Just what I needed
M**L
Sehr gutes Buch um ein C4 Getriebe zu überholen
Das Buch ist gut beschrieben und es sind viele Bilder und Tipps enthalten um eine C4 oder C6 Automatikgetriebe zu warten oder überholen. Der Versand ging bei mir etwas länger, aber der Freundliche Lieferant hat gleich einen Ersatz gesendet, da das erste Exemplar auf dem Versandweg verschollen ist. Deshalb auch 5 Sterne
M**E
Très bien fait, Très satisfait
Très bien fait beaucoup d,illustrations
V**O
Bien illustré et complet
Je restaure la boite C4 de ma vieille Mustang '69, et quelques bruits se font entendre dans la boite. J'ai pris ce bouquin afin de mettre les mains dedans et de réparer par moi-même, car par un pro c'est une opération très couteuse que de la reconditionner (devis dans les 200 à 2600€). Tout y est décrit, comment se rendre compte si telle ou telle pièce est endommagée, et l'entretien moins poussé y figure également (notamment apprendre à re-régler les bandes d'embrayage, vidange, changer le filtre). Je ne me suis pas encore lancé dans les gros travaux, mais en tout cas le bouquin est vraiment intéressant et complet. ATTENTION, uniquement en Anglais !
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