Rebuilding either of these transmissions isn't overly difficult, but does require care, some specialized tools, and proper procedure to be followed closely. In How to Rebuild and Modify Ford C4 and C6 Automatic Transmissions, author George Reid walks readers through the process step-by-step, from removing the transmission from the vehicle, to complete disassembly and cleaning, to careful reassembly, to proper re-installation and road testing. In addition, if the transmission will be used in a high-performance or competition situation, the author includes the various steps required to bolster the unit's strength, using commonly available aftermarket components.
Each chapter contains special notes, sidebars, and technical tips to assist the reader at every step in the process. Some refer to safety, others to time-saving advice, and others to small modifications that may aid long-term durability or help the builder tailor the shift firmness. The author's extensive research and experience with these popular transmissions has resulted in a well-rounded full-color technical guide to their revitalization.
Rebuilding either of these transmissions isn't overly difficult, but does require care, some specialized tools, and proper procedure to be followed closely. In How to Rebuild and Modify Ford C4 and C6 Automatic Transmissions, author George Reid walks readers through the process step-by-step, from removing the transmission from the vehicle, to complete disassembly and cleaning, to careful reassembly, to proper re-installation and road testing. In addition, if the transmission will be used in a high-performance or competition situation, the author includes the various steps required to bolster the unit's strength, using commonly available aftermarket components.
Each chapter contains special notes, sidebars, and technical tips to assist the reader at every step in the process. Some refer to safety, others to time-saving advice, and others to small modifications that may aid long-term durability or help the builder tailor the shift firmness. The author's extensive research and experience with these popular transmissions has resulted in a well-rounded full-color technical guide to their revitalization.
Acknowledgments
What is a Workbench© Book?
Chapter 1: History and Facts
The C4
The C5
The C6
How to Read Ford Part and Casting Numbers
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Safety Equipment
A Place to Work
Tools of the Trade
Chapter 3: Disassembly
C4 Disassembly
C6 Teardown Notebook
C6 Disassembly
Chapter 4: C4 Cruise-O-Matic/Select-Shift
C4 Identification
C4 Operation
Building a Better C4
Intermediate Servo
Front Pump
Valve Body
Throttle Valve Operation
Building the C4
More for Your C4
Reassembly
Chapter 5: C4 Shift Kits
Disassembly
Reassembly
Chapter 6: C6 Select-Shift
C6 Operation
Throttle Valve Operation
Intermediate Servo and Apply Levers
Front Pump
Valve Body
Building Tips
Building the C6
Chapter 7: C6 Shift Kits
Installing a TCI Trans-Scat
Chapter 8: Torque Converters
A Bit of History
Torque Converter Function
Choosing a Torque Converter
Chapter 9: Removal and Installation
Appendix
Source Guide