One of the first heavy duty aluminum cased automatic transmissions was the Ford C-6 cruiseomatic. Considered the answer to the G.M T-400 and the Chrysler TF-727. This new breed of automatic transmissions set the standards for the future in terms of design and reliability. When looking for transmissions for sale of this nature, it is imperative to deal with a known competent engine supplier.
To start with, Ford has a great, even logical parts system. When making a determination on when the C-6 cruiseomatic was first produced, having a brief understanding of the system takes the confusion out of the identification process.
When identifying Ford parts, the letter in front (C), is the actual decade of production. Meaning, in Ford terminology, the C stands for the decade of the 1960s (D would be the 1970s). The number that comes next is the year the product was made or introduced in the particular decade of discussion. 6, then means it was made, or introduced, in 1966. Hence–C-6, introduced in 1966. Have your VIN handy…Simple, eh.
The C-6 is a 3 speed automatic transmission. Using two sets of planetary gears, one band (for second gear), 3 sets of clutch packs and a front pump and valve body. Needless to say, it’s overwhelming success over the years brought relatively few changes or upgrades from the factory. It is nice when the factory designs a transmission that hits the street having few if any factory flaws.
Since the C-6 was officially discontinued in 1996, the availability of transmissions for sale is the most cost effective method of replacement for the buck. Finding good used units is possible, but it is hard to find a used one with low mileage. when looking for transmissions for sale, such as the C-6, the options are endless. Assuming all things in the rebuilt transmission industry are equal, and they are not, by the way, it is easy to purchase a remanufactured C-6 tailored to your particular use.
As i said, unfortunately all transmission rebuilders are not equal, and that is where GotTransmissions.com outperforms all other competitors. Using precise testing procedures and only backing the cream of the crop in reconditioned transmissions, you can expect to purchase a long lasting trouble free rebuilt Ford C-6 transmission, or for that matter any transmission, with confidence. The warranty proves it.
