Transmission identification
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| − | 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: | + | [[Image:Cruise-O-Matic_I_D_7.jpg]] |
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| + | The Cruise-O-Matic | ||
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| + | 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 small case (from 1951 to 1966) | ||
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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 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-Matics 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-Matics were also offered with all three bolt-common V8-pattern bellhousings. | + | The Cruise-O-Matic 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-Matics 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-Matics were also offered | ||
| + | with all three bolt-common V8-pattern bellhousings. | ||
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Gear Ratios of Popular Ford Automatic Transmissions | Gear Ratios of Popular Ford Automatic Transmissions | ||
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