Inline Six for Dummies

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Hawkco, Apr 30, 2004.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Hawkco

    Hawkco Genuine Car Nut

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2004
    Messages:
    5,281
    Likes Received:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    135
    Location:
    Rex, Georgia (GA)
    Vehicle:
    77 Maverick
    Okay, what I know about the Ford inline six-cylinder engines and the trannys that connect to them will not fill up the eye of a needle. As Sgt. Shultze would say...."I know nothing..."

    I have spoken with three different people that I trust and have gotten three different answers.

    I have a '74 with a 250 ci.

    What automatic tranny is behind it?

    Will an AOD fit behind it? If so, are any modifications needed.

    Are aftermarket performance parts available for the 250 ci.?

    Thanks for helping out a dummy.

    :cry: :confused: :)
     
    Hawkco, Apr 30, 2004
    #1
  2. Wes

    Wes Maverick Police Dept.

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 2002
    Messages:
    1,041
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Western Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    '76 Maverick Stallion '76 Maverick Metro Police K-9
    You have a C4 transmission. Whether the AOD would fit would depend on the mounts, for one thing. You might have to do some modifications, but I cannot say for sure. Then there is the issue on whether the bell housing will fit or if the old one can be mated to the AOD. And then the drive shaft might be a different length. You'd have to do some research on this. They used to make shift kits for the C4 when it was more common. I'm sure you could still find one somewhere like Summit.
     
    Wes, Apr 30, 2004
    #2
  3. elliot

    elliot Member

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2003
    Messages:
    1,645
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    111
    Location:
    Boubon MO
    Vehicle:
    76 4 door 347 paxton and t56
    elliot, Apr 30, 2004
    #3
  4. elliot

    elliot Member

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2003
    Messages:
    1,645
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    111
    Location:
    Boubon MO
    Vehicle:
    76 4 door 347 paxton and t56
    elliot, Apr 30, 2004
    #4
  5. elliot

    elliot Member

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2003
    Messages:
    1,645
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    111
    Location:
    Boubon MO
    Vehicle:
    76 4 door 347 paxton and t56
    elliot, Apr 30, 2004
    #5
  6. elliot

    elliot Member

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2003
    Messages:
    1,645
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    111
    Location:
    Boubon MO
    Vehicle:
    76 4 door 347 paxton and t56
    elliot, Apr 30, 2004
    #6
  7. scott

    scott Member

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2002
    Messages:
    1,252
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    110
    Location:
    new jersey
    Vehicle:
    1970...302 c4 hookers dynamax (for now)
    anybody know what kind of flexplate he would need??????
     
    scott, Apr 30, 2004
    #7
  8. DAB

    DAB MAVERICK/COMET ENTHUSIAST

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    1,434
    Likes Received:
    71
    Trophy Points:
    198
    Location:
    Austin, TX
    Vehicle:
    '71 Comet GT V8, 1972 Maverick Grabber V8, 1972 Maverick Sprint V8, 1974 Maverick Drag-N-Fly V8, 1972 Maverick 4-door V8, & 1977 Comet 4-door I6. Also a 1969 T-Bird 429-V8
    Lets see that's 164 teeth X 3 posts = 492 teeth.

    That would be a 492 tooth flexplate with a 0 balance! ;)

    [just kidding].:D
     
    Last edited: Apr 30, 2004
    DAB, Apr 30, 2004
    #8
  9. Hawkco

    Hawkco Genuine Car Nut

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2004
    Messages:
    5,281
    Likes Received:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    135
    Location:
    Rex, Georgia (GA)
    Vehicle:
    77 Maverick
    I don't that is going to fit in my Mav.:bananaman
     
    Hawkco, Apr 30, 2004
    #9
  10. mavman427

    mavman427 has entered the building.

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2002
    Messages:
    389
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    SLOtown, CA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Mav with all the trimmings....302 Auto, Custom buckets, Power Brakes, A/C, PS, Grabber hood, spoiler, and mirrors.
    You can say that again Elliot!!!! And again, and again...... :D
     
    mavman427, Apr 30, 2004
    #10
  11. Xtasea

    Xtasea Member

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2005
    Messages:
    196
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Las Vegas NV
    A flexplate from a 300-6 from an F150 equipped with an aod
     
    Xtasea, May 4, 2006
    #11
  12. Xtasea

    Xtasea Member

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2005
    Messages:
    196
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Las Vegas NV
    check fordsix.com there is a link to a tech article that list all the parts you need
     
    Xtasea, May 4, 2006
    #12
  13. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

    Joined:
    Feb 8, 2005
    Messages:
    12,098
    Likes Received:
    29
    Trophy Points:
    383
    Location:
    Lawrenceville, GA
    Vehicle:
    13 Mavericks
    74? You get another car? :hmmm: I know that '77 definately has a C4. Which I would like to have first dibs on if you put an AOD in. :yup:

    I could probably get you that F150 flex plate for about $11 at Pull-A-Part up here. Thing is finding an F150/Van with a 300 and an AOD. Most 300's seem to have C6's behind them.
     
    Last edited: May 5, 2006
    Jamie Miles, May 5, 2006
    #13
  14. Hawkco

    Hawkco Genuine Car Nut

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2004
    Messages:
    5,281
    Likes Received:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    135
    Location:
    Rex, Georgia (GA)
    Vehicle:
    77 Maverick
    WOW! Where did this very old thread come from?Jamie, don't have a '74. Look at when I started this thread - April 2004. I only had one Maverick then - the '74 I sold you.
     
    Hawkco, May 5, 2006
    #14
  15. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2002
    Messages:
    8,927
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Cumming, GA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Grabber / 2012 Mustang / 2009 Jeep Wrangler / 2013 Ducati / 2009 Buell XB12Scg
    Jamie ... have you seen any manual shift cars?
     
    dmhines, May 5, 2006
    #15
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page