transmission?

96stang69 · 09-12-2001, 10:42 PM

I recently bought a 1969 Coupe with a 351 Cleveland in it. The transmission is automatic but I don't know which one. How can I tell what transmission is in it without taking the thing out of the car? Thanks.

69fastback · 09-12-2001, 11:31 PM

If is orignal it is always on the vin number. On the data plate on the drivers side door the number at the top will tell u everything ur car is supposed to be the last one will say trans under it. U is for c-6, W is for c-4, Z fmx .

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96stang69 · 09-13-2001, 11:22 AM

There's no data plate on the door so I can't find out there. I thought the VIN would tell the engine but not the trans. According to the VIN, the car was originally a 6er but is now a 351C. Is there any code stamped onto the outside of the trans that would tell me?

Gearhead999 · 09-14-2001, 08:49 PM

Maybe this will help.

C-6, is a large aluminum case trans. The bellhousing is integral with the body.
Pan is large square with a smaller bump out at the rear.

C-4, is a small aluminum case trans. The bellhousing is seperate from the trans body. Pan is small rectangle.

FMX, is a cast iron case trans. The bellhousing is usually aluminum and is seperate from the body. The tail housing is also aluminum. Pan is square.

09-12-2001, 10:42 PM	#1
96stang69 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Halifax, NS, Canada Posts: 3	transmission? I recently bought a 1969 Coupe with a 351 Cleveland in it. The transmission is automatic but I don't know which one. How can I tell what transmission is in it without taking the thing out of the car? Thanks.

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09-12-2001, 11:31 PM	#2
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	If is orignal it is always on the vin number. On the data plate on the drivers side door the number at the top will tell u everything ur car is supposed to be the last one will say trans under it. U is for c-6, W is for c-4, Z fmx . ------------------ 69 428 cobra jet: tons of mods. 97 f-150 5.4 xlt mark III BUCKLE UP. SUCK IT IN. Objects in the mirror are about to disappear... QUICKLY!!!!!!

09-13-2001, 11:22 AM	#3
96stang69 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Halifax, NS, Canada Posts: 3	There's no data plate on the door so I can't find out there. I thought the VIN would tell the engine but not the trans. According to the VIN, the car was originally a 6er but is now a 351C. Is there any code stamped onto the outside of the trans that would tell me?

09-14-2001, 08:49 PM	#4
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Maybe this will help. C-6, is a large aluminum case trans. The bellhousing is integral with the body. Pan is large square with a smaller bump out at the rear. C-4, is a small aluminum case trans. The bellhousing is seperate from the trans body. Pan is small rectangle. FMX, is a cast iron case trans. The bellhousing is usually aluminum and is seperate from the body. The tail housing is also aluminum. Pan is square.