1993 F150 4x4 4.9L 5spd to Automatic

[SCK]

Wondering if Ford offered an Automatic with the 4.9L in-line 6 cyl 4x4?
If so, what tranny was it

 

[Transman304]

I don’t know for sure but that year in automatics Ford offered the AOD, E4OD, C6.

 

[adsm08]

Yeah, I've seen a few 4.9/auto combos. They were all AOD or AODE. Most were Econolines, but there were a few F-150s.

The C6 was mostly a big block trans.

 

[SCK]

Thanks! Appreciate the info

 

[RonD]

The 4.9l(300) I6 used Windsor pattern, same bolt pattern as small block V8s, i.e. 302/351, so should not be hard to find

AOD was used up to 1993, after that is the AOD-E which needed a computer hook up, but AOD-E was used as earlier at 1992 in trucks and vans, so heads up
1991 and older would for sure be AOD only

 

[SCK]

The 4.9l(300) I6 used Windsor pattern, same bolt pattern as small block V8s, i.e. 302/351, so should not be hard to find

AOD was used up to 1993, after that is the AOD-E which needed a computer hook up, but AOD-E was used as earlier at 1992 in trucks and vans, so heads up
1991 and older would for sure be AOD only

Thanks Ron! I really appreciate your help.
Pull-a-Part here I come!

 

[RonD]

Don't forget flexplate

And starter motor, I think it was different for automatic

 

[RangerFabWorks]

Don't forget flexplate

And starter motor, I think it was different for automatic

Yes. The cone is longer on the auto trans.

Manual starter won’t engage the flywheel on an auto

 

[SCK]

I’m finding out there are several “additional” items; steering column w shifter, transmission cooler and lines, larger brake pedal, etc..
Is it worth it investing $1k+ in a ‘93? Just asking myself.

 

[RangerFabWorks]

If you were closer. I’d swap you all my auto stuff from my 95 for your manual stuff.

 

[SCK]

Maybe a different direction... I’ve been hard on the clutch. I’ve smoked it several times while in reverse when trying to back a loaded trailer.
Would a HD clutch (if there is one) make any difference? I know what all y’all are going to say, “ be easy on the clutch, learn how to drive ?” and so on.
Comments?

 

[RangerFabWorks]

Luk makes a heavy duty clutch. Seems to work pretty good.

But if you’re going to invest in one good clutch. Look into south bend clutch’s.

 

[SCK]

Luk makes a heavy duty clutch. Seems to work pretty good.

But if you’re going to invest in one good clutch. Look into south bend clutch’s.

I looked at South Bend - they certainly have several options. Knowing nothing about how strength and durability relates to “Foot Pounds”, is the higher the FP the more HD?
Is a HD clutch rated a 240fp harder to engage than one with lower FP?

 

[fastpakr]

Have you considered just backing it up in low range?

 

[RangerFabWorks]

The higher the FT-LBS the clutch is rated for. The stronger it will be.

Yes theoretically a heavier duty clutch will be stiffer. But that’s why I like south bend. There clutches are smooth and light.