Ford factory / dealer service tool
 

Anyone know what its for. Im guessing 1960s era

Has fomoco and a part number

Re: Ford factory / dealer service tool
 

Transmission band adjustment tool.

Re: Ford factory / dealer service tool
 

Hi Everyone! Skidmarks it seems to be a holding tool and thickness gauge for late 50's early 60's Ford 2 speed automatic transmission..

Referenced here: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...-matic.990213/

And here: https://www.fixya.com/cars/t15136643...park_1962_ford

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...4&d=1594391113

Re: Ford factory / dealer service tool
 

Did a search and it looks like it is for adjusting the rear band on transmission.
http://restorecarsclassifieds.com/wi...df.pdf?n=15424

Re: Ford factory / dealer service tool
 

Thank you

Re: Ford factory / dealer service tool
 

It's for: COMET, EDSEL, FALCON Ford 2-Speed Auto Trans 1959-60.


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Rear Band (Reverse Range): Drain transmission and remove oil pan and screen. Loosen rear servo piston rodlocknut and adjusting nut, then install tool as follows:If Ford Tool T59P-77409-A used, place tool on rearservo rod so two forks straddle band apply lever.NOTE • The inner fork must engage flat on servo pist nrod. The outer fork is a %" spacer and must be insertedbetween piston rod seat and adjusting nut. If Edsel Tool7355-A used, insert tool between adjusting nut andpiston rod-to-actuating lever seat, with opposite endof tool resting on raised boss on control valve assembly.With wrench T59P-77423-A (Ford), or No. 7355-B(Edsel),tighten adjusting nut until wrench handle snaps (breaks)over center. NOTE - These tools are pre-set torquewrenches which overrun when torque on screw reaches45-50 inch pounds. Back off adjusting nut exactly twtums. Hold adjusting nut at this position and tightenlocknut to 15-18 ft. lbs. Remove tools from servo pistonrod. Install oil pan and screen using a new gasket. Filltransmission with Automatic Transmission Fluid Type"A"


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