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ThomasN 01-28-2013 10:51 PM

Foromatic
 

What should I figure $$$ for getting my 53 auto trans rebuilt? Not even sure if it needs it but now would be the time to do it with the engine out?
Thanks

cmbrucew 01-28-2013 11:07 PM

Re: Foromatic
 

ThomasN
My uncle was a Fordamatic tech. He has been dead 25 years.
Like powerglides, hard to find service and parts these days.

Bruce

Works good
Lasts lomg time

ThomasN 01-28-2013 11:15 PM

Re: Foromatic
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmbrucew (Post 580804)
ThomasN
My uncle was a Fordamatic tech. He has been dead 25 years.
Like powerglides, hard to find service and parts these days.

Bruce

Works good
Lasts lomg time

Thanks, this is why I am asking now. I wonder what would be the best replacement?
Thanks

paleot 01-29-2013 12:42 AM

Re: Foromatic
 

I replaced mine with a c4, If I had it to do over I would use an aod for the over drive option! Mine is wound pretty tight at 60 mph.By the way it is in a 53 customline two door sedan stock 239 8ba.
Tony

ThomasN 01-29-2013 01:24 AM

Re: Foromatic
 

The one I am redoing is a 53 vic, stock 8ba. I have a 53 and a 54 donor car but just the 1 with automatic that I am using. How much trouble was the c4 to install/
Thanks

TJ 01-29-2013 10:46 AM

Re: Foromatic
 

The C-4 is an easy install if you use the kit from Flat-O-Products in Oregon. I've installed two of them with flatheads. Speedway also makes a kit, but I have no experience with that one. I think the Speedway kit uses the larger torque converter. Use the stock Ford-o-Matic rear end or replace with a Maverick. You need a ratio in the rear around 3.25 to 3.45 for good power and cruising speed. You can also install the early Ford AOD.

ThomasN 01-29-2013 10:52 AM

Re: Foromatic
 

Thanks TJ, very good advice here.

36 flathead 01-29-2013 12:16 PM

Re: Foromatic
 

If you use the fmx trans in the fordomatic case you get a true three speed. The last overhaul kit i bought was under 200. suppliers are listed in hemmings.

ThomasN 01-29-2013 06:38 PM

Re: Foromatic
 

Thanks, you guys are a wealth of informationm

Wingfield 01-30-2013 08:21 AM

Re: Foromatic
 

I've got one I'll never use out next to my garage. Free, you pickup if interested.
Don't know the condition got it with a froze up motor.

ThomasN 01-30-2013 10:01 AM

Re: Foromatic
 

Thanks Wingfield, check PM


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