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Well, it would be fun!!!! Gotta say that! For whatever reason, the V-10's don't even sound like a V-8.

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

................. For whatever reason, the V-10's don't even sound like a V-8.

.............and the three valve '05 and newer version sounds even stranger. I've been looking for a cat back system for my truck and the only one recommended so far for a good sound, low cab resonance is a Gale Banks - and it's "bargain priced" at ~$600

Heck with that, duel turbine helicopter engines! Why mess with earthly power plants! Carefull though, it may burn your leg if your not careful!

Well been lurking and getting some things done . The deck lid had a small tag right where 3 compound curves were ,took some time to get it right sure got scratched up being stacked on . . With the A and everything else in the garage i decided it is time to get the Stang running . This way i can pull it out and turn it around to finish prep work . I need to order brake , fuel and trans lines from classic to get it going . This weekend the trans will go back in after a long 10 years . I stored it full and plan on new seals and fluid , wasn't a leaker when i removed it .

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Well been lurking and getting some things done . The deck lid had a small tag right where 3 compound curves were ,took some time to get it right sure got scratched up being stacked on . . With the A and everything else in the garage i decided it is time to get the Stang running . This way i can pull it out and turn it around to finish prep work . I need to order brake , fuel and trans lines from classic to get it going . This weekend the trans will go back in after a long 10 years . I stored it full and plan on new seals and fluid , wasn't a leaker when i removed it .

Bobby,
Just a word of warning - I had stored a C-4 with some fluid as well (not totally full so it could be moved without drooling)for about 10 years as well. I opened it to install a TCI shift kit. The ATF had turned to a varnish like substance which necessitated a full rebuild.

Dave W. Oh boy not good news for me . Hope i get lucky and some fresh before run works it clean . Dont feel like a tear down for cleaning .

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Dave W. Oh boy not good news for me . Hope i get lucky and some fresh before run works it clean . Dont feel like a tear down for cleaning .

Bobby,
Just dump it, pull the pan and give it a check. If it smells evil but hasn't really gone gummy yet then you might be lucky with a good flush - hope so for your sake as it was he!! to clean up. Even if you have to pull the valve body apart for a full cleanup(and TCI/B&M shift kit??), it might be well worth it. If I had some pictures I'd post 'em of what I found, but it wasn't pretty.

Looks like thats whats in store pan will come off today . If i remember right fluid was dark but it wasn't burn't when i pulled it . Other then the valve body not much the the goop will stick is there . Never was a trans guy other then knowing to keep fluids up in them .

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Looks like thats whats in store pan will come off today . If i remember right fluid was dark but it wasn't burn't when i pulled it . Other then the valve body not much the the goop will stick is there . Never was a trans guy other then knowing to keep fluids up in them .

If it is indeed a C4 then it's simple. Eleven bolts pull the pan, another half dozen or so pull the valve body. You get all the gaskets with a shift improver kit - B&M have better instructions then TCI. When you have that apart, you flush with a good and clean solvent then reverse the process. You also have to dump the old stuff out of the torque converter - and there are two pipe plugs to open. when it's empty, put the plugs back, dump in a quart for a "prime" and you are ready to go. If it's cruddy, put a clean quart in it, slosh around, then dump again. It will then be reasonably clean. The only thing you have to watch out for is that you get the smaller, internal input shaft in correctly - there is a difference in spline length. The shorter spline goes inside the tranmission, the long, into the converter. There are a couple of internal links from the outside shift arm that need to be aligned to the valve body, but just watch how you take it apart. Not exactly a no brainer, but nearly so.

Always dump the converter fluid - if you don't you might as well not put fresh fluid in it as it will contaminate any new fluid at first start. If you get in "trouble" a PM or another thread will get you help from me, Dave S or Denny ((sorry guys, but I know you are 'intimate' with Fords as well ))

Be careful of what fluid you buy - some WILL NOT work in a C4. Type F or FA are the recommended fluids. Others will also work, but not sure which as I use the FA.

Have fun

Its the original trans in the car a C4 cruise o matic as ford called it . Looking for the container of the bellhousing and torque convertor bolts, left it still together today . Did check the fluid and its still nice and red not as dark as i remember. I'm going to sell this Cpe so no shift kit for it i just want it to go as it did before i pulled it.

Im glad i read about the fluid though i bought a syth. mercon . Glad i didn't use it.

That's a great body style, Bobby. You sure you want to sell it? It'll look awesome when it's finished.

Sounds like you have lucked out tho a $25 shift kit might just tighten up an original ho-hum shifting tranny tho wont cure any problems. Just don't forget to dump the old fluid in the converter - a common 'gotcha'.

Go for it

falcon a newer purchase has needed financing along with the A so cpe will have to go. I also need the garage space since i only have a 2 car . I dont want third car sitting out getting older then it is from the weather . I also see you truck has made some good headway .

Ireland convertor is empty and i allmost put a synthetic in it till i read your post . I will wash it with a quart for extra clean out and refill . But i have to get the F or FA you wrote on.

Nothing easy about parting with toys, not an easy thing for any man!

I hear you, I spent two years building my 70 Monte Carlo SS and caught a lot of flack from family and friends when I decided to sell it to build a fat fendered rod. I told everyone if they wanted to donate 10 grand to my car building fund, I'd keep the Monte but I had no takers. You should get some decent $$ for your Stang, it looks great so far.
Thanks for the truck comment, it's been pretty fun so far. I should have just put it on this thread instead of starting another one. I may just move my progress reports over here if there are no objections.