boilermaster
Well-known member
Greetings fellow Mustang owners,
Recently started working on my (new to me) 71 fastback.
Door sticker says trans code is W which should translate to a c4 unit.
It does in fact have a C4 installed, however this is a case filled unit
and the shift linkage looks to be from a column shift and the bell housing has threaded holes for cable shift and the bell attaches thru the pump bolts.
I am fine with all of this (trans was recently rebuilt by a reputable builder)
MY main concern is the FMX crossmember, when I did some checking the trans was cocked to one side. rear mount bolt on the right was resting against the crossmember, used a 1/2'' allen screw in place of the bolt and relieved the crossmember for the time being (no intention of actually driving the car in this condition.
Cannot find a part number for the correct crossmember or anyone that advertises one for the 71-73 mustang.
other oddities include a fmx shifter (neutral switch in the shifter housing)
driveshaft appears to be correct for a C4
Q: did this car come with a C4 and someone change to a FMX and then back again to a C4 ?
any information on parts availability would be greatly appreciated.
Boilermaster
Recently started working on my (new to me) 71 fastback.
Door sticker says trans code is W which should translate to a c4 unit.
It does in fact have a C4 installed, however this is a case filled unit
and the shift linkage looks to be from a column shift and the bell housing has threaded holes for cable shift and the bell attaches thru the pump bolts.
I am fine with all of this (trans was recently rebuilt by a reputable builder)
MY main concern is the FMX crossmember, when I did some checking the trans was cocked to one side. rear mount bolt on the right was resting against the crossmember, used a 1/2'' allen screw in place of the bolt and relieved the crossmember for the time being (no intention of actually driving the car in this condition.
Cannot find a part number for the correct crossmember or anyone that advertises one for the 71-73 mustang.
other oddities include a fmx shifter (neutral switch in the shifter housing)
driveshaft appears to be correct for a C4
Q: did this car come with a C4 and someone change to a FMX and then back again to a C4 ?
any information on parts availability would be greatly appreciated.
Boilermaster