hi,they used FMX trany's in mustangs and cougers with 351 W 2bbl. 69-70, should have the shifter you need. the stock tranny and converter will work also if you redrill the bell housing.

 lincoln/merc. y-blocks &mel's                                                               bucyrus, ohio.

A transmission change is not in the mix for me in the foreseeable future, but if it were, I'd begin to investigate the Ford AOD.
I'd start with the gear ratios, then install problems, then the necessary axle ratio.
I'm sure you'll figure it out
Regards
Jim

Heya Jim

Nope, jus the Ford-O that's in the car. I have been toying with a multitude of ideas for her drivetrain. The only constant will be the Y-block.
The FMX,C4, T10,T5, have all meandered throu my head. It will come down to cost, reliability, and ease of installation.
As I have said this is my retirement toy, and I don't want to spend my time "adjusting/fixing" stuff.
I have a note pad with the combos I have have thought up so far with notes on adapters, drive lines, yokes, shifters, etc, etc, etc........
A little confusing, I'm not known for "order".....lol
But I figure the right combo will eventually "jump off the page".
Rowen

Rowen
55CV
Woodland, Ca

Hi Rowen
I thought you also had a toploader 4 speed? Or, do I have craft again?
Regards
Jim

If the Fordo has the same pattern/travel as an FMX, take a look at Lokar. It looks like they have a floor mount unit for the FMX still listed, with different shift lever options. Catalogs a bit confusing, so a call might be in order.

Since CHR already mentioned the other guys, don't sell a 200 4R short. They can be built to take surprising power and torque. They're smaller and lighter than the 700, about the same length as a powerglide, and have a better gear ratio spread for some applications.

I replaced a PG with one in an OT car, and going from 2 gears to 4 is like adding 50-60 hp. I know fordo's are 3, but most seem to start in 2nd if you don't select 1st.



miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Rowen,

If you look on other sites ( B&M shifters) I believe they make a similar one. But a word of advice unless you are looking to be concourse stock, turf the Ford-O-Matic (or Slush-O-Matic as I call it)!  It is a HUDGE power robber and not much is available for them.
If you want performance, I would go the FMX or C-4 route. If you are looking for just a good cruiser it is WELL worth the money to go with an AOD or I hate to say it but a scrub 700R4.  I went with a T-5 manual 5 speed and LOVE the overdrive. A friend of mine went the scrub route with an adapter on his Y-Block  and again LOVES the overdrive.  Using an AOD or 700R4 will give you great gas mileage, better performance, cruise speed on the highway without over revving your engine!  Just to give you an example with my 5 speed, I am revving 1800 rpm at 60 mph with 3:55 rear gears.

P.S.  here is a link for the B&M equivalent     http://www.bmracing.com/products/category-list/?maincat=Automatic%20Shifters  (8th one down called "Unimatic") 

I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!

Thanks for the link Canadian hot rodder, unfortunately, the add says not available and a phone call verified that. I have time to figure it out and I am not married to this idea, (Using the Ford-O). Looks like I have some head-schratchin ta do. Rowen

Rowen
55CV
Woodland, Ca

Rowen,

Check out link for Summit Racing 

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/huu-5060001


I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!

Rowen,

I used to use it when my 56 was automatic. I am now running a T-5 manual. I'm afraid that I sold with my old FMX tranny that I had. However, you can still buy one through Hurst. They still sell them and if I remember correctly they are well below $400 new. 

I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!

Mornin Canadian hot rodder, "used to use", does that mean you no longer use it? If not, do you still have it? Would you be interested in selling it? I found a NOS one on line for $400. A little pricy for me right now. Thanks, Rowen

Rowen
55CV
Woodland, Ca