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  1. 08-19-2012 08:23 AM #1
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    Has anyboby attempted a conversion from a cruiseomatic to a C4? Was hoping to locate a kit with a driveshaft yoke and u-joint and maybe some clues on how to adapt the linkage. I also have to frabricate an adapter to move the mount as I can not move the crossmember
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    Quote Originally Posted by saabwiz View Post
    Has anyboby attempted a conversion from a cruiseomatic to a C4? Was hoping to locate a kit with a driveshaft yoke and u-joint and maybe some clues on how to adapt the linkage. I also have to frabricate an adapter to move the mount as I can not move the crossmember
    It would be helpful to know what kind of Ford you're talking about. If converting to C4, why not go to AOD? They're the same basic length and you'd get overdrive...
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  4. 08-19-2012 11:48 AM #3
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    It's in a 1933 Reo but the chassis and engine are from a 1969 torino
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    Quote Originally Posted by saabwiz View Post
    It's in a 1933 Reo but the chassis and engine are from a 1969 torino
    what engine?
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    302. But my issue is the mount if somebody make an adapter to move it forward and if I replace the slip yoke are the holes in the drive shaft for the u joint the same
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    Quote Originally Posted by saabwiz View Post
    302. But my issue is the mount if somebody make an adapter to move it forward and if I replace the slip yoke are the holes in the drive shaft for the u joint the same
    Depending on which "cruiseomatic" you have, (could be a C4 or an FMX), it may be a straight swap. Do you already have the C4? Have you compared it with your existing trans? Test fit the yoke on the driveshaft. It might interchange as well. It's been a while since I've researched this stuff but I once dug through all this info because I was converting from a C4 to an AOD. I decided to go to 3 pedals though, and went with a T5...;-)
    Hope area few links that may have some good info for you. Hope some of this helps.
    Ford C4 transmission - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    The Mustang Shop - Converting from a C-4 to AOD Overdrive Transmission
    Torino and Automotive links
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    Turns out its an FMX. Now I'm looking for a trans mount frabricator as I can not move the cross member. Also the linkage is different so I was looking for help in this area also
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