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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.
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Ford 9" Rearend Conversion
Photos and information detailing the installation of a Ford 9" rearend into a Malibu.
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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.
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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.
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Four Critical Ring and Pinion Settings
Basic information on properly setting pinion depth, backlash, pinion bearing preload, and carrier bearing preload.
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Frequently Asked Transmission and Torque Converter Questions
List of common basic questions and answers pertaining to transmissions and torque converters.
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How Automatic Transmissions Work
Detailed tutorial on basic automatic transmission construction and functionality.
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How Clutches Work
Basic but detailed tutorial on clutch functionality and applications.
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How Differentials Work
Detailed, basic information on differential construction and information.
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How Gear Ratios Work
Detailed information on gear ratio basics.
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How to Change Your 700R4 Speedo Gears
Basic information on swapping speedometer gears for a 700R4 transmission.
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How to Find and Remove 8.5" GM Posi Carriers
Information on locating and identifying 8.5" GM posi carriers.
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How Torque Converters Work
Basic tutorial on construction and functionality of torque converters.
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Hydraulically Operated vs. Mechanically Operated Clutches
Comparison of hydraulic and mechanically operated clutches, as well as general clutch troubleshooting and replacement information.
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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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