Transmission identification
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The Cruise-O-Matic | The Cruise-O-Matic | ||
| − | + | Introduced in 1951, the Cruise-O-Matic series | |
of three-speed automatics (which includes the FMX) | of three-speed automatics (which includes the FMX) | ||
was used in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury passenger | was used in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury passenger | ||
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the FMX (from 1967 to 1979 | the FMX (from 1967 to 1979 | ||
| − | + | The Cruise-O-Matic transmissions are easily | |
identified by their design, which incorporates a | identified by their design, which incorporates a | ||
cast-iron main case (unlike all other Ford three- | cast-iron main case (unlike all other Ford three- | ||
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bellhousings and extension housings bolted to it. | bellhousings and extension housings bolted to it. | ||
The Cruise-O-Matics should be avoided in performance | The Cruise-O-Matics should be avoided in performance | ||
| − | + | applications as very little is available in the | |
way of aftermarket performance parts other than | way of aftermarket performance parts other than | ||
shift kits. The Cruise-O-Matics were also offered | shift kits. The Cruise-O-Matics were also offered | ||
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