I know its back but I need a Trans ID

[Can_of_YUM_YUM]

Hey guys i think my 1969 351w mach 1 has an fmx but im not sure. Can u help me with a quick id i don't have a door tag. Should a magnet stick to it?? Im new at this so please forgive this question.

 

[Ronstang]

If it has a removeable bellhousing made of aluminum and the body is cast iron it is an FMX....if aluminum body it is a C-4....and all one piece with cast in bellhousing it is a C-6.

 

[Can_of_YUM_YUM]

sorry but how do i know difference between iron and aluminum are they diff colors?? will mags stick to them?? Sorry im a newb.

 

[Ronstang]

If the case is cast iron is should be rusty....or a dark grey color and a magnet will stick to it.

 

[Can_of_YUM_YUM]

Man im confused the body looks like its iron but the magnet only sticks to the trans oil pan not bell housing, Any easier ways to tell?? Give me the most basic if you can i really appreciate you bearing with me.

 

[Ronstang]

can you take a pic?

 

[Can_of_YUM_YUM]

sorry i don't have a digital camera. Man this is a problem. Can i count bolts or anything??

 

[Ronstang]

I can tell by looking but I don't have any concrete clues to give you because I haven't messed with an FMX in many years but if your car is a 69 351 Windsor and it is a stock transmission them it is an FMX.

 

[Can_of_YUM_YUM]

really so all 69 351w came with the fmx stock not the c4. Good what a relief just wondering. Thanks for your help.

 

[D.Hearne]

The FMX bellhousing is also bolted to the main case with 4 bolts, C-4 uses 6 if I remember correctly.