Editing Transmission identification

{{copyright}} {{youcanedit}} = Preamble = This page is to acquaint people with the identification of popular North American transmissions based on pan shape, case outline, and OEM numbering. This page also offers overall dimension, gear ratios and number of gears available in each transmission, and originating year, make and model. ==Casting numbers== ==Date codes== The date code format varied, but one date code that was used has a letter followed by two or three numbers. The letter is the month. The next number or two numbers will be the day of the month. The last number is the last digit of the year. :Example: '''C124''' :*C = March (A = Jan., B = Feb., etc.) :*12 = day of the month :*4 = year ending in 4, i.e. 1964, 1974, 1984, etc. =GM transmissions= ==Automatic== ===TH350=== The GM Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 transmission (aka "350", "TH350", "Turbo 350", etc.) was used between 1968-'86 in RWD and 4WD GM vehicles. It is a relatively rugged, compact transmission that lends itself to a wide variety of applications and modifications. ====TH350 transmission ID==== {| |[[File:TH350 ID governor cover.jpg|frame|left|ID stamped into governor cover]] |} ====TH350 tailshaft (extension housing) lengths==== You will find the TH350 with 6", 9" and 12" tail housings. There is also a 4WD output, shown below: [[File:3504WD output.jpg]] ====TH350C==== There was also a TH350'''C''' version that has a lockup torque converter (TCC). The case has a "C" cast into it, and there will be an electrical plug adjacent to the shifter shaft on the driver side of the tranny. Not to be confused with a TH350 non-lockup tranny with a screwed-in electrical connector on the ''passenger'' side of the case. This is a pressure switch that was used ~1972-'73 for the Transmission Controlled Spark (TCS) system. This disabled the distributor vacuum advance in all gears except high gear, and is a single wire switch threaded into a pressure port near where the cooler lines are located. In the case of this switch, you can either leave it in place, unused- or remove it and plug the port. There have been reports of some TH350 trannys having a temp sender in this area as well. ====TH250C==== The TH250 looks almost identical to the TH350 externally- same size, same oil pan. Unlike the TH350, it has a band adjuster stud and lock nut on the passenger side of the case near the cooler lines. Be careful to not be fooled into thinking a TH250 is a TH350. ===General information=== ====Common pan shapes and ratios==== [[Image:Pan_id.jpg‎|frame|center|Transmission identification by pan shape with gear ratios.]] <br style="clear:both"> {| style="background:yellow" ! Image Number !! !! Transmission(s) !! !! Pan Bolts !! !! 1st Gear !! !! 2nd Gear !! !! 3rd Gear !! !! 4th Gear !! !! Reverse |- ! 1 | | Aluminum Powerglide | | align = "center" | 14 | | align = "center" | 1.76/1.82 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | - | | align = "center" | - | | align = "center" | 1.76/1.82 |- ! 2 | | TH200 (Metric), TH200C (Metric) | | align = "center" | 11 | | align = "center" | 2.54 | | align = "center" | 1.57 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | - | | align = "center" | 2.06 |- ! 3 | | TH250, TH250C, TH350, TH350C, TH375B | | align = "center" | 13 | | align = "center" | 2.52 | | align = "center" | 1.52 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | - | | align = "center" | 1.94 |- ! 4 | | TH375C, TH400, TH475, 3L80, 3L80HD | | align = "center" | 13 | | align = "center" | 2.48 | | align = "center" | 1.48 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | - | | align = "center" | 2.07 |- ! 5 | | TH200-4R | | align = "center" | 16 | | align = "center" | 2.54 | | align = "center" | 1.57 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | 0.67 | | align = "center" | 2.06 |- ! 6 | | TH700-R4, 4L60, 4L60E | | align = "center" | 16 | | align = "center" | 3.06 | | align = "center" | 1.62 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | 0.70 | | align = "center" | 2.29 |- ! 7 | | 4L80E | | align = "center" | 17 | | align = "center" | 2.48 | | align = "center" | 1.48 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | 0.75 | | align = "center" | 2.07 |} ====Dimensions of common automatics==== [[Image:Transmission_dimensions.jpg‎|Transmission dimensions.]] '''NOTE:''' An aluminum Powerglide also exists with an 18" extension housing. [[Image:Transmission_guidelines.jpg‎|Typical application information.]] ====Common bellhousing configurations==== Photo of a Chevrolet bell housing bolt pattern. Notice the peak between the top two bolt holes on the bell housing. [[file:Chevy_bell_pattern.jpg|400px]] <br style="clear:both"/> A dual pattern bellhousing bolt pattern was used on a couple different GM automatics. [[File:Th350C unicase.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Universal GM bellhousing bolt pattern]] <br style="clear:both"/> ===TH250, TH250C, TH350, TH350C, TH375B transmissions=== ====Identifying transmissions in the TH350 family==== {| style="background:yellow" ! Transmission !! !! Type !! !! Wire Plug !! !! Band Adjusting Screw !! !! Tail Housing |- ! TH250 | | align = "center" | Non-lockup | | align = "center" | None | | align = "center" | Yes | | align = "center" | 6" |- ! TH250C | | align = "center" | Lockup | | align = "center" | Driver Side | | align = "center" | Yes | | align = "center" | 6" or 9" |- ! TH350 | | align = "center" | Non-lockup | | align = "center" | None | | align = "center" | None | | align = "center" | None, 6", or 9" |- ! TH350C | | align = "center" | Lockup | | align = "center" | Driver side | | align = "center" | None | | align = "center" | None, 6", or 9" |- ! TH375B | | align = "center" | Non-lockup | | align = "center" | None | | align = "center" | None | | align = "center" | 12" |} '''NOTE 1:''' Any of these may also have a switch on the passenger side near the TV cable. '''NOTE 2:''' ALL V8 style Lockup transmissions have an input shaft with a polished tip and rubber O ring at the front end of this shaft. ====List of vehicles that used the TH350 as original equipment:==== The TH350 was used in some Y- and F-body cars in 1968, then across the board from 1969-‘80. From ’81-’86 the TH350C was available. 1969-'84 Buick, Chevrolet, Olds and Pontiac full-size cars 1969-'81 Buick, Chevrolet, Olds and Pontiac A-body, G-body and F-body cars (some F-body in '68) 1973-'79 Buick, Chevrolet, Olds and Pontiac X-body cars 1969-'78 Riviera 1968-'82 Corvette 1975-'80 Buick, Chevrolet, Olds and Pontiac H-body cars (Vega, Monza, Skyhawk, etc.) 1981-'82 Cadillac Fleetwood and Deville (CBC-350 and TH350C versions) 1973-'85 Chevy and GMC 2WD and 4WD pickups, Blazers, G-10, G-20 vans and Suburbans ===TH200, TH2004R transmissions=== ====Identifying transmissions in the TH200 family==== Photo of a multi-pattern bell housing of a TH2004R [[File:TH2004RBell.jpg]] Rear view of a TH2004R transmission with BOP design bell housing bolt pattern. Notice the valley between the top two bolt holes. [[file:Buick-2004r.jpg|300px]] <br style="clear:both"/> ===TH700R4, 4L60 transmissions=== ====Identifying transmissions in the TH700R4 family==== [[File:TH700-R4_ID.jpg]] ==Manual transmissions== ===General Information=== ====Bellhousing bolt pattern and measurements==== [[File:9020Bellhousing_Bolt_Pattern.jpg]] ===Muncie M20, M21, M22 transmissions=== ====Identifying Muncie M20 series transmissions==== The external differences between the three Muncie 4 speed transmissions can be deceiving. If the cover is removed, the pitch of the gears can be seen. [[File:Muncie gearsM20-21 VS M22.jpg|thumb|400px|left|]] <br style="clear:both"/> Link to a Muncie page showing [http://www.dandltransmission.com/muncieratio.html Muncie gear ratio, spline counts, exploded view, parts list, etc.] from D&L Transmissions. ===Saginaw transmissions=== ====General Information==== Saginaw transmissions come in two basic varieties, 3-speed and 4-speed, and have the following characteristics: *Cast iron case *Cast iron side cover **7 attaching bolts **Shift levers ***2 for 3-speed transmissions ***3 for 4-speed transmissions *Cast iron tail housing {| style="background:yellow" |+ '''Saginaw 4-speed Gear Ratios''' ! Input !! !! 1st Gear !! !! 2nd Gear !! !! 3rd Gear !! !! 4th Gear !! !! Notes |- ! No grooves | | align = "center" | 2.84 | | align = "center" | 2.01 | | align = "center" | 1.34 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | |- ! 1 groove | | align = "center" | 2.54 | | align = "center" | 1.80 | | align = "center" | 1.44 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | Common |- ! 1 groove | | align = "center" | 2.54 | | align = "center" | 1.80 | | align = "center" | 1.32 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | Rare |- ! 2 grooves | | align = "center" | 3.11 | | align = "center" | 2.20 | | align = "center" | 1.47 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | |- ! 3 grooves | | align = "center" | 3.50 | | align = "center" | 2.46 | | align = "center" | 1.65 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | |} ===Tremec T5=== *[http://www.inliners.org/Jack/t5_page.html Inliners tech web page for T5 transmissions] *[http://www.moderndriveline.com/ Modern Driveline's home page with T5 tech links] *[http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/t5tranny.htm Stovebolt.com's web page for T5 transmissions] *[http://www.garage-scene.com/t5-into-ag-body/ Garage Scene web page] great T5 identification information *[http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/09/t5swap/index.php Ford Muscle's T5 web page] *[http://pomoforacing.com/tech/T5Rebuild2002.pdf PoMoFoRacing tech web page link on rebuilding a T5 transmission] *[http://www.5speeds.com/t5/index.html 5speeds.com index] *[http://www.moderndriveline.com/Technical_Bits/t5_history.htm Modern Driveline T5 info] *[http://www.ddperformance.com D&D Performance] *[http://www.hanlonmotorsports.com Hanlon Motorsports] *[http://www.nationaldrivetrain.com National Drivetrain] *[http://www.ttcautomotive.com/onlineorder/product.asp TTC (Tremec)] *[http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=169265 HAMB links] *[http://www.flatheadv8.org/t5-swap.htm T5 swap info] from flathead V8.org *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/t5-trans-question-172815-2.html Hotrodders thread] *[http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/2004/07/01/hmn_feature25.html Hemmings info] *[http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_1206_600_dollar_five_speed_swap/index.html The $600 Five-Speed Swap], Car Craft, June, 2012 =Ford Transmissions= ==Automatic== ===General information=== === Ford transmission ID === [[File:Ford_trans.gif]] {| style="background:yellow" |+ '''Gear Ratios of Popular Ford Automatic Transmissions''' ! Transmission !! !! 1st Gear !! !! 2nd Gear !! !! 3rd Gear !! !! 4th Gear |- ! C4/C5/C6 | | align = "center" | 2.46 | | align = "center" | 1.46 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | - |- ! AOD/AODE | | align = "center" | 2.40 | | align = "center" | 1.47 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | 0.67 |- ! 4R70W | | align = "center" | 2.84 | | align = "center" | 1.55 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | 0.70 |- ! E4OD/4R100 | | align = "center" | 2.71 | | align = "center" | 1.54 | | align = "center" | 1.00 | | align = "center" | 0.71 |} ===C3/C4/C5/C6/AOD series comparison=== [[Image:Ford-transID01.jpg‎ ]] ===3-speed identification=== [[Image:Trans_gaskets.gif‎]] {| style="background:yellow" ! Transmission(s) !! !! Pan Bolts |- ! C3 | | align = "center" | 13 |- ! C4, C5 | | align = "center" | 11 |- ! C6 | | align = "center" | 17 |- ! FX Cruiso, MX Cruiso, FMX, CW | | align = "center" | 14 |} ===4-speed identification=== [[Image:Ford_AOD_gaskets.gif‎]] {| style="background:yellow" ! Transmission(s) !! !! Pan Bolts |- ! A4LD, 4R44E, 4R55E | | align = "center" | 18 |- ! AOD, AODE, 4R70W | | align = "center" | 14 |- ! E4OD, 4R100 | | align = "center" | 20 |} ===Ford-o-matic S3=== [[Image:FORD-O-MATIC_3S_2.jpg‎]] [[Image:Cruise-O-Matic_I_D_7.jpg‎]] ===Cruise-O-Matic=== Introduced in 1951, the Cruise-O-Matic series of three-speed automatics (which includes the FMX) was used in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury passenger cars until 1979, and in light trucks from 1968 through 1979. They came in three configurations: #The small case (from 1951 to 1966). #The medium case (from 1955 to 1968). #The FMX (from 1967 to 1979). *Early Cruise-O-Matics had a filler tube that attached to the transmission pan. *FMX transmissions filler tube slid into the main case. The Cruise-O-Matic/FMX transmissions are easily identified by their design, which incorporates a cast-iron main case (unlike all other Ford three-speed automatic offerings) with separate aluminum bellhousings and extension housings bolted to it. The Cruise-O-Matic should be avoided in performance applications as very little is available in the way of aftermarket performance parts other than shift kits. The Cruise-O-Matic were also offered with all three bolt-common V8-pattern bellhousings. ===C4/C5=== ===General information=== *Years **C4: 1964-1982 **C5: 1982-1986 *Bell housing: Aluminum **Case fill: Attaches to case with 7 pump bolts **Pan fill: Attaches to case with 5 bolts around outside of pump *Case: Aluminum; 11 pan bolts; 2 adjusting screws; 2 servos; Modulator (Except PEG-A build code) **Case fill: Dipstick tube in case **Pan fill: Dipstick tube in pan *Extension housing (2wd, Divorced 4x4): Aluminum; 6 bolts to case *Adapter housing (Married 4x4): 6 bolts to case **C4: Cast iron **C5: Aluminum *Front oil pump: 7 bolts to case *Input shaft **24x24 spline (1964-1969) **26x26 spline (1970 only) **26x24 spline (1971-1986) ===C6=== ===General Information=== *Years: 1966-1996 *Bell housing: Integral **Big block (351M, 460, etc): 7-11/16" top bolt centers, No cutout on bottom **Diesel (426): 7-11/16" top bolt centers; Cutout on bottom **FE block (330/360/390): Round with starter at about 9:00 **Lincoln (460): 5-3/4" top bolt centers; Pointed top **Lincoln (462): 5-1/4" top bolt centers; Pointed top **Small block (302, 351W, etc): 5-1/8" top bolt centers *Case: Aluminum; 11 pan bolts; 1 adjusting screw; 1 servo; Modulator *Extension housing (2WD, Divorced 4x4): 6 bolts to case **Aluminum ***7": Bearing; 0, 1, or 2 threaded bosses; With or without speedometer hole ***13-7/8": Bushing; With or without damper provision ***18": Bushing **Cast Iron ***5-3/8": Bearing; Bolt-on cast iron speedometer housing ***13-3/4": Bushing; ***17-1/4": Bushing; Mount near case or near speedometer hole; With or without damper provision *Adapter housing (Married 4x4): 6 bolts to case **Aluminum ***5-3/4": 0, 1, or 2 threaded bosses; 1 or 2 transfer case cutouts ***8-3/4" **Cast iron ***5-3/4": 1 threaded boss; 1 or 2 transfer case cutouts ***8-3/4" *Front oil pump: 7 bolts to case *Input shaft **31x31 splines (1966-1971) **31x30 splines (1972-1996) ==Manual== ===Three speed=== [[File:57ODtrans t86 top t85 bott.jpg|thumb|400px|left|T86 top, T85 bottom]] <br style="clear:both"/> ===Five speed=== Tremec T5 info '''[[Transmission identification#Tremec T5|above]]''' =Mopar transmissions= ==Automatic== [[Image:Mopar_trans.jpg‎]] [[Image:Mopar_Automatic_A518_727_904.jpg‎]] A518/A618 (Left), A727 (Center), A500 (Right) ==Manual== =AMC/Rambler transmissions= Antti-Ville Nauha (Pori, Finland) AMC CLUB FINLAND (AMCCF) long ago compiled this excellent [http://www.gremlinx.com/AMC-Transmissions.htm guide to identifying AMC and Rambler transmissions]. [http://www.charlietranny.com/AMC.htm AMC transmissions] =Other transmissions= ==Automatic== ==Manual== Common manual transmission identification [[File:Tran1.jpg]] =Resources= *[http://www.maliburacing.com/auto_tranny_id.htm GM Automatic Transmission Identification and Information] -- Very helpful identification guide with identification by pan and transmission dimensions. *[http://fiedlerh.home.att.net/BW.htm Borg Warner Second Design ST-10 4-Speed Info] -- Codes, applications; a very informative page. *[http://pontiacpower.org/BW.htm Borg Warner Second Design ST-10 4-Speed Info] from Pontiac Power. [[Category:Transmission]] [[Category:Identification and decoding]] [[Category:Good articles]]

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