1960 f100 with 292 yblock which auto trans to use?

[56 ford custom]

Ok cool. waiting for the 60 chart. Thanks

[all american boy]

'56 Ford Custom
Att'n: new post is next step!
FX or MX

that other chart is on the way.
the guy with that gets up at 3:30 AM
but Pacific Time Zone ( california )
should have that later today.

why you have transmission handy
you should check and see if it's FX or MX.
it's optional, you're all set really.

i think the key to it is corner bolts
FX has more bolts right at the corners of pan.

[all american boy]

'56 custom
something to think about.

you can call your tranny Cruisomatic or Fordomatic.
Ford uses both names and then a couple more.

long as you got your ID tag letters & numbers your ok.

i just like Cruisomatic better.
you know cruising on Saturday night?
sounds faster.

plus i'm putting mine in Bucket T.
have to add some style you know!

Have A Nice Day!

[56 ford custom]

So the numbers and tag I posted are for a cruis o matic?

[56 ford custom]

Well I looked all over and I didnt find any other numbers or tags

[all american boy]

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'56
you are totally ok.
you have cruisomatic/fordomatic.
3 speed automatic.
the correct one for a 1960 Ford F100.

see if you can do the FX or MX pan identification
while you have transmission out of the truck.
pan gasket pic's are in post right here in our forum.

that will be useful when you change trans fluid
in a month or two to give you a little 'insurance'.

sit tight i'll put up some samples about how
Ford service manuals sometimes call your
PBW-F transmission a Crusomatic and
sometimes they call it a Fordomatic.

Have A Nice Day!

[all american boy]

'56
if you want to do something neat.
unbolt bellhousing from trans.

it's four big bolts holding it on.
if it sticks a little.
tap it with a 2 x 4 pine stud. until it moves around a little.
it'll come off!

that way you can clean the heck out of it
without worrying about getting water in trans.
then slowly clean trans.

Have A Nice Day!

[56 ford custom]

Thanks all american! I will try splitting the trans today.

[all american boy]

'56
just take bellhousing off.
part in pic.
leave the tailshaft one!

maybe soak seam between
bellhousing and trans with 3 in 1 oil.
then tap it with tack hammer. lightly.
to help it soak in.

good deal!
bob

[56 ford custom]

Well shouldnt I take the the trans and housing off together as one?

[all american boy]

'56
sounds like you still have trans on engine.

yes.take it off like regular one piece trans.

after you get it off.

then separate them for cleaning.

Have A Nice Day!

[Y-Blockhead]

56 Ford, Is your trans still connected to the engine like it appears in your picture? If so remove the Trans, Bell AND torque converter as a unit. DO NOT just pull the trans off the back by itself. You will probably screw up the front seal and may damage the front pump or front pump drive on the converter. You want to be able to pull the converter straight off the turbine shaft and pump drive. Just my 1¢.

It may not be a bad idea to replace the front seal once you have it apart tho.

[56 ford custom]

Thanks guys. I will do exactlty how you have said. How hard is it to replace the seal?

[Y-Blockhead]

Just like any other seal, remove the old and install the new. Careful not to get any junk in trans.

[56 ford custom]

The seal that is in the front of the trans nearest the bell housing? How is it removed?

[all american boy]

'56
how about giving a signal when you have:
1 trans off engine.
2 torque converter removed from flex plate
3 flexplate removed from engine.

the 4 converter nuts come off like regular nuts and bolts

the 6 flexplate to crankshaft bolts are on with about 90 lbs torque.

in plain language. THEY'RE REALLY ON THERE!

recommend impact gun and impact sockets.

then ask about front seal again.

Have A Nice Day!

[all american boy]

'56
IF YOU DO GET SEAL.
here's Charley Tranny E mail Order page.
http://www.charlietranny.com/Contact.html
include your first name & phone number in e mail.
GET SEAL FROM HIM ONLY.

i can get my seal from NAPA.
i'm not in a hurry.
i can get one from NAPA and if it's wrong one it's no big deal to me.
i have time to try some other part #.
i don't think you want wrong seal the first time.

Have A Nice Day!

[56 ford custom]

Ok I will seperate them today and get as much cleaned as possible. It has been raining here and cold. Dont feel like getting me or my baby sick.

[all american boy]

'56
big yes.
keep an eye on the baby.

left e mail with Charley Tranney.

bob

[56 ford custom]

Ok thanks