Has anybody ever done it??? if so, exactly how much of the tranny do you need to dismantle?? b/c I have the tech manual, and it gives a tear down, but not what you need to tear down to rebuild it.... if I could get ANY help, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

--Ryan

You need to take it all the way down, and keep every thing VERY clean! Many people have rush it and end up with a tranny that is junk.

Try here -> http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157244&highlight=totm+ford

I've some notes -> http://www.4x4axleinfo.com/fordc4.htm

I've some notes -> http://www.4x4axleinfo.com/fordc4.htm
Look like my notes are further behind than I thought, Buy a good rebuild book, they are only $14-20.

Search around for an older 70's repair book.......maybe E-bay or used book store. Easier to understand for the non professional.

As Mr.N said, keep a VERY FUCKING CLEAN work area, did I say keep it clean.........lol

If ya don't wanna fuck yours up, snag one from a junk yard to practice on.............c-4's aren't that bad

Buzz

thanks for the info guys... I've got the HAYNES techbook for Ford Automatic Transmission Overhauls. Thanks again, both of you.

--Ryan

Also check out those videos that show step by step how to rebuild them.. I know they have one for a C-6 but not sure on the C-4. I remember seeing them on JC- whitney but a google search should probably be fruitful. I had a friend who used one on a Heep and said that with the video everything went ok. Just a thought,

Chris

Also check out those videos that show step by step how to rebuild them.. I know they have one for a C-6 but not sure on the C-4. I remember seeing them on JC- whitney but a google search should probably be fruitful. I had a friend who used one on a Heep and said that with the video everything went ok. Just a thought,

Chris
my problem is I'm rebuildin it this weekend, I wonder what the chances of the library having it are.

--Ryan

Biggest thing is take your time, make sure everything is CLEAN when you put it back together, remember the way everything comes apart, and have a digital camera handy to take pic's of the parts that you have no idea where they go so we can help you. :flipoff2:

Biggest thing is take your time, make sure everything is CLEAN when you put it back together, remember the way everything comes apart, and have a digital camera handy to take pic's of the parts that you have no idea where they go so we can help you. :flipoff2:


My only concern is time, b/c I"m not doin this at my place, I'm driving two hours west to my buddy's to do it, and will only be there for friday evening, Saturday, and sunday..... how long has it taken everybody to do this sorta thing?

--Ryan

My only concern is time, b/c I"m not doin this at my place, I'm driving two hours west to my buddy's to do it, and will only be there for friday evening, Saturday, and sunday..... how long has it taken everybody to do this sorta thing?

--RyanI'm 12 hours into mine, but I'm real annal and take some picture along the way. Plus I'm making mods and now looking for a place to turn down the steels.

I'd guess 12 hours total, first time.
Get 4 rolls of the Scotch Blue towles
4 cans of carb cleaner
3 gallon parts washer
Vaseline
Start cleaning the outer housing now, get all the dirt off!

ok, time for my first of many stupid questions, what's the vasoline for?

ok, time for my first of many stupid questions, what's the vasoline for?
I guess your so use to using it for only one application you can't see the larger picture :flipoff2:

Read the book before you go, you'll find the answer in the book. :evil:

I guess your so use to using it for only one application you can't see the larger picture :flipoff2:

Hey, at least I get attention :flipoff2: haha.

alright, I will, thanks. haha

vaseline is for holding gaskets and check balls in place, probably for lubing seals also.. it breaks down pretty much immediatly in the ATF.