1966 Ford LTD Resto-Mod : 017 Transmission C6 Rollerization - Assembly part 4 - Forward Clutch

2023, November 14

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Transmission (Dual Range C6) Rollerization and Build up - Assembly Part IV

The race for the factory planetary Torrington.

Then the forward planetary outer ring gear/forward clutch inner hub.

This is one of the thrust washers that is not converted to a roller but it is new and greased to stay in place.

This is the assembly of the forward clutch.

Install the new rings. Remember these latch so be sure they are properly latched.

One of the piston seals goes inside the drum. I'm actually holding up the old seal next to the new seal in its place.

The other seal goes on the piston itself.

Again I'm holding onto the old seal. I should mention these seals were rock hard and broke like pretzels. While this transmission did work initially no doubt it was hemorrhaging to death internally and the forward clutch was slipping and started to burn.

Place the piston into its bore. Again clean and lube, lube, lube...

Place the apply ring to the piston.

Place the piston return Belleville spring into place. Check for fatigue cracks or replace with a new one, they are cheap.

Walk the spring retainer snap ring into place around the spring. Oddly you do not need a spring compressor. Just a little patience and a screwdriver.

Next the lower pressure plate goes on first.

Then the frictions and steels followed by the upper pressure plate and topped off with the retaining snap ring. Soak frictions in ATF...

Again, double check your work and gap clearance.

Align the notches in the frictions and then wiggle and jiggle the forward clutch onto the hub below. Keep wiggling to make sure all friction splines are mated to the splines on the inner hub.

like so

Here's the parts for the High-Reverse (direct) clutch.

First up is to replace the bushings. You can use the seal/bearing driver to remove the wider bushing and a drift to carefully remove the narrow bushing. Then use the seal/bearing driver to install both squarely, in a press works the best.

Again new seals, one goes in the clutch drum. Notice I'm holding the old one which is as brittle and hard as glass.

The other one goes round the piston.