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By 50mercfan - 8 Years Ago
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thinking about an adapter to put a later model automatic behind my 55 272. something like an AOD or c-4. who's done it? where to get an adapter? its a 3 speed now.
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By paul2748 - 8 Years Ago
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I put a C4 behind the 312 in ,my 56 Bird. Used a Flat-O-Matic kit. Went very well. Used the stock 56 kickdown, but had to modify it a little (extended it).
Very happy with the result. I was not interested in a O/D even though I drive it long distances but if you want an O/D then the AOD is probably the best way to go.
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By NoShortcuts - 8 Years Ago
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50mercfan. Welcome to the site.
Click the link below that will connect you to an article that is on the 'Tech Articles' section of this web site. I've had no experience making the swap of a C-4 for a Fordomatic, but this article seems like it provides quite a bit of information.
http://www.y-blocksforever.com/tech/html/c4conv.html
Hope this helps! 
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By 50mercfan - 8 Years Ago
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that is helpful,im afraid i was clear enough in my original post, im swapping from a 3 speed manual to a later model automatic.
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By PF Arcand - 8 Years Ago
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Link from here to John Mummert's site. I believe he has an adaptor to C-4s. Also has an adaptor to T-5 std transmissions.
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By hotdoger1 - 8 Years Ago
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I did the swap to an aod got adapter at brandinson in Minnesota. don't know if it spelled right.it is a bolt in deal. have to make your own shifter and get a locar cable. I drove it 2000 miles last year on a 378 rear but I going to put in a 355 this year. you will like it
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By MoonShadow - 8 Years Ago
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This is the company Hotdoger1 was talking about. I used them and was quite happy. Been running for many years. Lokar also sells a column shift adapter that worked for me.
http://www.transmissionadapters.com/ford_y_block.htm
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By carl - 8 Years Ago
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You can also use a C1 AP 7976 aluminum bellhousing,a cruse o matic ,ford o matic and FMX will bolt up to this ,no adapter needed Carl
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By Kahuna - 8 Years Ago
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Carl
How hard is it to find one of those bell housings?
Thanks
Jim
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By charliemccraney - 8 Years Ago
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Here's one for C4
http://www.ford-y-block.com/c4adapt.htm
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By carl - 8 Years Ago
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I have two,but they are not cheap Carl
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