1960 f100 with 292 yblock which auto trans to use?

[56 ford custom]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I would recommend NOT bypassing the transmission cooler. The transmission will overheat. If you are concerned about the condition of the cooler lines replace them.

Or replace the water/trans fluid cooler with a air/trans fluid cooler.

Here is a picture of mine;

Did you have the same trans? Did it have the same exactly cooler with the lines going into the block of the motor? Can you post more pics of the trans too?

[all american boy]

'56
1 charley tranny usually anwers his e mails
after work
i left him one saturday with link to this thread.

2 there's no phone # on his website

3 he's in michigan
i sure hope the communication is good between
you two.

4 here's his link
http://www.charlietranny.com/index.htm
how about leaving him an e mail
just click on 'contact charley tranny'
in upper right hand corner

Have A Nice Day!

[56 ford custom]

Im just looking to hear from somebody that has or is using this cooler. Is it worth converting.to another cooler or using what I have.

[all american boy]

'56
1 here's pic of MY 'water transmission cooler'

2 here's my PASSENGER side 'mystery' line.
probably to hook a gauge to.

3 WE HAVE THE SAME TRANS!

bob

[rick55]

Try this link for cooler kits for comparison - any of these would be more efficient than what you have. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/search...on-cooler.html
Here in Oz I always use biggest one that will fit where I want to fit it. Any of them will suit your conditions.
I wouldn't use the original cooler as it is probably sludged up or ready to blow after all these years.
Regards

[56 ford custom]

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Yes!! That is the line. But out of all the forums nobody knows exactly what it is. I have another trans here with the same thing.

[all american boy]

'56
here are pic of my bellhousing and
the tranny.

1 i think you ought to keep cleaning yours.

2 look for id tag on transmission pan bolt

3 bypass cooler FOR NOW
it can be setup later.

4 put truck together.
since you WERE in a big hurry.

bob

i will look for pic's of WATER lines.

[all american boy]

rick
look!
'56 got excited!
your being a great guy rick.

bob

[all american boy]

'56
the line!!
we can call it 'drivers side pressure testing line'!
makes sense.
it's handy to drivers seat.
hopping in and out of car.
you lay gauge on fender
.
mine the tab bolted to cylinder head.

i'm looking for water line pic's.

bob

[all american boy]

'56
here's pic's of my water lines.
they're actually in very good condition.
except for fittings at block but that
doesn't affect steel lines.
fittings are separate parts.

bob

since it was so hard to find other pic's
i went out and took these.

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by 56 ford custom

Did you have the same trans? Did it have the same exactly cooler with the lines going into the block of the motor? Can you post more pics of the trans too?

I used to have a '56 F-100 with a automajic and a cooler similar to the one you have (picture I posted earlier).

This cooler is on my Ranchwagon that has a C-4 trans. I posted this picture just to show you ONE option you could use instead of bypassing the cooler and possibly ruining your transmission. All coolers basically hook up the same way to your trans... oil out, oil in.

I already gave you my opinion on what you should do; old trans in good shape, clean muck off, replace oil filter and pan gasket, inspect cooler lines, install old trans, converter, flex plate on new engine, install in truck, adjust kick down properly so it doesn't shift hard, drive and enjoy.

Someone mentioned using gas hose on your cooler. Not a good idea. Get hose made for the purpose.

[Y-Blockhead]

Here's a link to proper transmission hose using Rick's suggested vendor. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/3-8-In...DisplayId=6768

You should be able to get it at your local auto parts house.

[56 ford custom]

Sorry if I bothered anyone here. I am just trying to figure and understand everything. For me this feels like open heart surgery. I want it all to go well. I am using gunk right now and its working like a dream. All the caked on oil and sludge is coming right off. I will try to get this clean as possible before its too late tonight. i would like to get some clean pics and numbers up on here.

[56 ford custom]

Ok lets see if the site will load these to pics on a few numbers.

[all american boy]

'56
here's chart
http://cogpro.com/extra/ID-Charts/pa...rt0002_jpg.htm
look all the way at the bottom
where my '64 F100 is.
you have to move slider at bottom of page to the right to
see rest of page the way the guy put pages on there.
note: first line in '64 'box' is E100 6 cyl is a C4.

its' a cruisomatic 3 speed!

Have A Nice Day!

[56 ford custom]

So its a 1964 cruiseamatic?

[all american boy]

'56
yes. your's is cruisomatic
no. it's not a '64.
i just had that chart bookmark handy.
i posted your tag # on another forum.
probably get an answer today.
maybe somebody here that knows will answer.

PBW means it's a cruisomatic.
maybe F is year. i don't know.
probably find out soon though!

your trans looks cleaner!

Have A Nice Day!

[rick55]

If you go back to when I posted Id pictures of different autos you will find yours is a 58-60 box. The fact that you have the plate riveted on the side of the case means it is a COM prior to 61. Even the casting letters on the box above the I'd plate which say B8or9A means it is a 58 or 9 casting which fits with what you say it came out of. It even states that it is fitted to a 292 cu in engine.
Regards

[56 ford custom]

Sounds great guys!

[all american boy]

'56
here's chart for '64 and up.
http://www.fordification.com/tech/tr...4-72trucks.htm
working on chart that covers your year.

Have A Nice Day!