429 for 360 swap, will tranny work?

19674x4 · Post by **19674x4** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:02 pm

1971ford'sdad wrote:I ain't swappin no guts!!! I have done auto trans rebuilds before, too many moving parts in those darn things.

very well said. i concur

convincor · Post by **convincor** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:10 pm

check that and check the modulator valve. (Pass side rear of trans)
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDeta ... 59&PTSet=A
be sure the vacume line is hooked up.
Some C-6's that valve is screw in, others are push in. If the 71 is the same swap it. could be your problem.
How's the fluid smell??
If it comes down to it, you'd be better off having that one rebuilt rather than putting a used one in. At least youd know what you have.

BobbyFord · Post by **BobbyFord** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:28 pm

C6's aren't difficult to rebuild. You just need a couple of specialty tools.

1971ford · Post by **1971ford** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:07 pm

hmm. i can go start up the 69 and let it warm up and then check the tranny fluid level. and smell it.
and check the kickdown lever. and the nodulatorinator valve

1971ford · Post by **1971ford** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:04 pm

here's the dealio folks.

tranny fluid is beyond low. it barely made it to the dipstick. (and yes, i cycled through the gears 4000 times and let the engine warm up. i tested in park while engine running).
the fluid that was on the dipstick didnt smell like anything.

i couldnt get to the kickdown to check it out.

the nodulator doodad is there and has a line coming out of it. didnt trace the line.

i'll buy tranny fluid tomorrow and top her off. and then my dad and i can cruise the mobile around and check out the gear action.

now what

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:29 pm

Low tranny fluid will cause the symptoms you described.
You may have solved the problem.

1971ford · Post by **1971ford** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:50 pm

update:

i put a quart of tranny fluid in it and then we drove it around. my dad says the tranny feels weird and its not kicking down correctly, but he is used to my 71 which has a kickdown lever.... i couldnt find it on this one earlier so i think it doesnt have one and its kicking down by itself like it normally should.

so my dad thinks its not working right but i think it is. hmmmm

BobbyFord · Post by **BobbyFord** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:23 am

Get a 2nd opinion.

sideoilerfe · Post by **sideoilerfe** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:22 am

If It doesn't have a kick down lever then it won't kick down normally. Find a kick down lever.

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