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Transmission and Rearend Articles links:
Ford 8.8 Axle Swap
Photos and information detailing the installation of a Ford 8.8" rear axle from an Explorer into a Chevy S-10 truck with a 10-bolt rear.

Ford 9" Rearend Conversion
Photos and information detailing the installation of a Ford 9" rearend into a Malibu.

Ford C4/C6 Transmission Data
Diagrams, identifying details, and related resources for 2-speed, 3-speed, C4, and C6 Ford transmissions used from 1959-78.

Ford Nine Inch Differential Page
Detailed information, photos, and diagrams for Ford 9" rear ends. Includes information on identification, pinion supports, housing types, axle shafts, gears, and positraction.

Four Critical Ring and Pinion Settings
Basic information on properly setting pinion depth, backlash, pinion bearing preload, and carrier bearing preload.

Frequently Asked Transmission and Torque Converter Questions
List of common basic questions and answers pertaining to transmissions and torque converters.

How Automatic Transmissions Work
Detailed tutorial on basic automatic transmission construction and functionality.

How Clutches Work
Basic but detailed tutorial on clutch functionality and applications.

How Differentials Work
Detailed, basic information on differential construction and information.

How Gear Ratios Work
Detailed information on gear ratio basics.

How to Change Your 700R4 Speedo Gears
Basic information on swapping speedometer gears for a 700R4 transmission.

How to Find and Remove 8.5" GM Posi Carriers
Information on locating and identifying 8.5" GM posi carriers.

How Torque Converters Work
Basic tutorial on construction and functionality of torque converters.

Hydraulically Operated vs. Mechanically Operated Clutches
Comparison of hydraulic and mechanically operated clutches, as well as general clutch troubleshooting and replacement information.

Installing an S-10 T-5 Transmission
Basic information on installing an S-10 T-5 transmission into an Advance Design Chevy truck.


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