Fox Body 5 speed to C4 convert. - Page 2

Slickfoot · 06-13-2014, 10:48 PM

You know I was going to ask what it should hold, I have 7 qts in it now but I'll try 8 . going to do it this week end if it's not raining. I will let you know.
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Lou Jeffery · 06-14-2014, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Slickfoot

You know I was going to ask what it should hold, I have 7 qts in it now but I'll try 8 . going to do it this week end if it's not raining. I will let you know.
thanks
Slickfoot 3955

The reason that a Ford C-4 can flair on the 2-3 shift is in its basic design. The C-4 has a intermediate band (2nd gear) and a direct clutch (third gear). When shifting from 2-3 the timing of the band release and clutch apply is important. Too much overlap it will tie up, not enough overlap and you get the dreaded flair. There are several different size int. servo ratios that can be used to adjust this situation. Be careful to NOT over fill the transmission with fluid. The C-4 has a tendency to leak out the vent. Good luck.

Slickfoot · 06-14-2014, 05:10 PM

I think I'll start with a 1/2 qt. This trans. was built by JW in Fl. I have never taking one apart.
Thanks
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06-13-2014, 10:48 PM	#11
Slickfoot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lewiston NY Posts: 77 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Fox Body 5 speed to C4 convert. You know I was going to ask what it should hold, I have 7 qts in it now but I'll try 8 . going to do it this week end if it's not raining. I will let you know. thanks Slickfoot 3955

06-14-2014, 05:10 PM	#13
Slickfoot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lewiston NY Posts: 77 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Fox Body 5 speed to C4 convert. I think I'll start with a 1/2 qt. This trans. was built by JW in Fl. I have never taking one apart. Thanks Slickfoot 3955