[maxmac]

What is this part and why was it in my Transmission pan? C-6 trans in a 1972 LTD.

 

[MissInformation]

Maxmac,

That looks like the original dipstick hole plug from assembly of the dipstick tube. I'm gonna guess this is the first time your Transmission pan has been off.

Hope this helps.

 

[Poppy]

Hey Missy, you're good!
I didn't have a clue.

 

[printman31]

I searched my C-6 diagram from my Haynes Ford techbook & can't find any part that looks like it. I posted a diagram of the trans but the pic I posted was of the C-3,4,5 trans. So I deleted the post.. Sorry I can't be of more help.

 

[MissInformation]

Hey Missy, you're good!
I didn't have a clue.

Why thank you Poppy, I was glad I was able to help.

 

[maxmac]

Thanks for the input folks. I bought the car back in October and have been slowly going through it all. This is the first time the pan has been off as it only has 29,000 miles on it. I'm glad to hear that this part isn't something vital that will cause any issues. Caught me by surprise when it was floating in the pan!!!

I have the original Ford shop manuals and it is not listed in them at all.

 

[maxmac]

Does anyone have a recommendation on which ATF fluid to use??

 

[Jonzo77]

yeah. it's useless now, just **** can it. i got worried when my c4 had one just pop out of the hole. then my dad told me what it was for, and thats where mine went

 

[MissInformation]

Does anyone have a recommendation on which ATF fluid to use??

Hey Maxmac,

I believe that you should be using Type F transmission fluid. It should be stamped on the Transmission dipstick which type of fluid is required.

Hope this helps.

 

[crowe]

type f is what advance auto parts told me, my c4 is a 70 model

 

[DiMora]

Does anyone have a recommendation on which ATF fluid to use??

C6 trannies use Type F. Should be available at any auto parts store.

Shane