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Pokeman · 03-12-2012, 05:57 AM

google and PBB search gave me nothing on how to read the tag. picked this up and am hoping to use it behind my 302 with a c6.

is the serial the date?

Is this a C6 bolt up?

trkklr77 · 03-12-2012, 06:00 AM

yes the serial is the date 7/12/78

a quick google image search should tell you if its a c6 pattern.

Pokeman · 03-12-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by trkklr77

a quick google image search should tell you if its a c6 pattern.

not working out. no decent pics that have helped

hart7290 · 03-12-2012, 11:16 AM

I'd assume so. D8 = 1978 and I'm pretty sure that was the only auto that was bolted to 205s those years.
Do you have the trans output shaft too?

Pokeman · 03-12-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hart7290

I'd assume so. D8 = 1978 and I'm pretty sure that was the only auto that was bolted to 205s those years.
Do you have the trans output shaft too?

googled the number on the adapter, D8TP - 7A040 - AA. It's for a C6.

trkklr77 · 03-12-2012, 08:48 PM

come on dude.

the FIRST result for "c6 tail housing" google image search

http://www.fordification.com/tech/schematics_g.htm

its explodes for ALL OF FORDS TRANS AND TCASES!!!!!

this was the image that shows up in the search, the first image.
http://www.fordification.com/tech/images/c6_03.jpg

Dr.Danger · 03-12-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hart7290

Do you have the trans output shaft too?

You need this. It's not just a bolt her up and go type of deal. You get to tear down the trans and replace the 2wd output shaft with a 4x4 shaft. It's usually easier finding a whole 4x4 transmission.

Pokeman · 03-13-2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Danger

You need this. It's not just a bolt her up and go type of deal. You get to tear down the trans and replace the 2wd output shaft with a 4x4 shaft. It's usually easier finding a whole 4x4 transmission.

I sold a 2wd c6 that came with a 302 last week. I am hunting for a small block 4x4 c6.

broncobowsher · 03-13-2012, 08:19 PM

Keep in mind there are 2 different 4x4 C6 tailshafts. The long '79 and prior that works with the 205. And the late '80 and newer short shaft for the chain drive transfer case.

As far as I have found, there are no factory long shaft small block C6 combos. You have to build one out of a '70's 4WD C6 (big block of FE bellhousing) transmission and put that into a small block (any year) C6 case.

hart7290 · 03-13-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by broncobowsher

Keep in mind there are 2 different 4x4 C6 tailshafts. The long '79 and prior that works with the 205. And the late '80 and newer short shaft for the chain drive transfer case.

As far as I have found, there are no factory long shaft small block C6 combos. You have to build one out of a '70's 4WD C6 (big block of FE bellhousing) transmission and put that into a small block (any year) C6 case.

I've never tried it first hand but why wouldn't a 205 fit on the short shaft c6? Shifter clearance issues?
Shurly there's some guys with later 80s trucks that have swapped in 205s

Pokeman · 03-15-2012, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by hart7290

I've never tried it first hand but why wouldn't a 205 fit on the short shaft c6? Shifter clearance issues?
Shurly there's some guys with later 80s trucks that have swapped in 205s

anyone?

Quick & Dirty · 03-15-2012, 02:06 PM

I've read that a short shaft C6 - 205 combo will put the driveshaft in the trans pan rail. Just what I've read, no personal experience.

I have a regular long shaft C6-205 mocked up in my Bronco frame. Even that combo looks like it could get a little tight with a CV joint.

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trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,230	come on dude. the FIRST result for "c6 tail housing" google image search http://www.fordification.com/tech/schematics_g.htm its explodes for ALL OF FORDS TRANS AND TCASES!!!!! this was the image that shows up in the search, the first image. http://www.fordification.com/tech/images/c6_03.jpg __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

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03-12-2012, 11:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
hart7290 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 98550 Location: Santa Rosa CA Posts: 234	I'd assume so. D8 = 1978 and I'm pretty sure that was the only auto that was bolted to 205s those years. Do you have the trans output shaft too?

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broncobowsher Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 93013 Posts: 105	Keep in mind there are 2 different 4x4 C6 tailshafts. The long '79 and prior that works with the 205. And the late '80 and newer short shaft for the chain drive transfer case. As far as I have found, there are no factory long shaft small block C6 combos. You have to build one out of a '70's 4WD C6 (big block of FE bellhousing) transmission and put that into a small block (any year) C6 case.