Transmission comparison

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ERICLDUFFEL
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Transmission comparison

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I have got a decision to make.maybe somebody out there can help me out.I have a 69 f-100 with a 6 cylinder i am putting back together.I cannot make my mind up.I have the original 3 speed for it.I also have a c4 automatic from my 67.What do you think I should use?What do you think would be best in driveability?What would be easier to put in? :hmm: :D
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Well this a hard question to answer. It boils down to how to want to use the truck. Any towing in the future? Use the 3 spd. If its just cruisng and light hauling I like an auto. It will be for you easier to use to 3 spd. Linkage issues to mate the C-4. How you gonna shift it? I got used to my auto although I will sometimes shift it manually to get a little more grunt out of it.
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I have a complete truck with all the linkage and steering column.It also has a power steering set-up with the bendix steering.How reliable is the bendix set-up.I have heard some stories of it leaking around the seals. :D
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The Bendix box isn't the greatest, but if you have it available put some new gaskets in it and use it.
I have a C6 in my F250 and I really like it The C4 can be built into a very tough tranny. Personaly, I say if you have the parts available to install he C4,
I'd go for it.
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