Thread: Ford C-4 mated to 200 inline 6 problems

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it does torque quite a bit, and that is the only time i'm getting this grind. checked out the ring gear already, looks fine, only normal wear. i have a feeling that the structural instability of the mount without the rubber to buffer the torquing of the motor is throwing the entire drivetrain out of alignment, and the sound can be any number of things.

i'll do the mount first (it needs to be replaced anyway) and if that doesnt do the trick i guess its gonna be the converter next. i'd like a 3k stall anyway

Originally Posted by HighVolkage

it does torque quite a big, and that is the only time i'm getting this grind. checked out the ring gear already, looks fine, only normal wear. i have a feeling that the structural instability of the mount without the rubber to buffer the torquing of the motor is throwing the entire drivetrain out of alignment, and the sound can be any number of things.

i'll do the mount first (it needs to be replaced anyway) and if that doesnt do the trick i guess its gonna be the converter next. i'd like a 3k stall anyway

you'll have to have your stock converter modd'd for 3k stall, nobody makes them, only stock rebuilds. also, the input shaft is diffrent for the 6's anyway so a V8 converter wouldn't work even if you got a custom flexplate, cause your starter would be out of allignment. factory 200 makes most power at 4,600 RPM. a 3k stall would be useless on a factory motor, unless you had steep gears, but you probably have a 2.73-3.25 ratio 71/4" rear.

Originally Posted by Matt167

you'll have to have your stock converter modd'd for 3k stall, nobody makes them, only stock rebuilds. also, the input shaft is diffrent for the 6's anyway so a V8 converter wouldn't work even if you got a custom flexplate, cause your starter would be out of allignment. factory 200 makes most power at 4,600 RPM. a 3k stall would be useless on a factory motor, unless you had steep gears, but you probably have a 2.73-3.25 ratio 71/4" rear.

Geez Matt, all that work and expense to get rid of a grinding noise?????????

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Geez Matt, all that work and expense to get rid of a grinding noise?????????

not even I would go thru that expense for a 3k converter, and with the turbo 200 engine, I could actually bennifit from a 3k converter, too much invested in the engine now tho, a little over $5,000 I think . he mentioned wanting a 3k, that's why I chimed in

Originally Posted by Matt167

not even I would go thru that expense for a 3k converter, and with the turbo 200 engine, I could actually bennifit from a 3k converter, too much invested in the engine now tho, a little over $5,000 I think . he mentioned wanting a 3k, that's why I chimed in

I'm a dinosaur. I still think automatics are nice for Grandma's daily driver's, but when it's time to play I want to have a 3 pedal car!!!!! Last week a buddy of mine paid more for a converter, input shaft, valve body and an overhaul/shift kit then I paid for a brand new TKO 600 5 speed tranny!!!!!

Originally Posted by Matt167

you'll have to have your stock converter modd'd for 3k stall, nobody makes them, only stock rebuilds. also, the input shaft is diffrent for the 6's anyway so a V8 converter wouldn't work even if you got a custom flexplate, cause your starter would be out of allignment. factory 200 makes most power at 4,600 RPM. a 3k stall would be useless on a factory motor, unless you had steep gears, but you probably have a 2.73-3.25 ratio 71/4" rear.

thanks for the info. i'm not stock and i seem to be making the most power right around 5k. also i have the 3.50:1 rear gear on the 7.25"

if the motor mounts dont fix the problem i'm takin it to the tranny place where i got it rebuilt

Originally Posted by HighVolkage

thanks for the info. i'm not stock and i seem to be making the most power right around 5k. also i have the 3.50:1 rear gear on the 7.25"

if the motor mounts dont fix the problem i'm takin it to the tranny place where i got it rebuilt

What are you running? I'v got mine heavily modded. block bored .030, decked to 0, Ford 2.3 HSC flat top pistions, D8 head, JP performance dual roller timing chain, Yella Terra Full roller rockers, Clay Smith 274/274 @ .50 110* LSA. .495 lift with 1.6 roller rockers. Holley 2300, modd'd for boost. Garret T3 turbo from a Buick Regal. Intercooler from Ebay. 8.8:1 Compression, going to run 8 PSI when it's done.

Originally Posted by Matt167

What are you running? I'v got mine heavily modded. block bored .030, decked to 0, Ford 2.3 HSC flat top pistions, D8 head, JP performance dual roller timing chain, Yella Terra Full roller rockers, Clay Smith 274/274 @ .50 110* LSA. .495 lift with 1.6 roller rockers. Holley 2300, modd'd for boost. Garret T3 turbo from a Buick Regal. Intercooler from Ebay. 8.8:1 Compression, going to run 8 PSI when it's done.

78 block/head
bored .060 over
ground crank .010 on rods, .030 on mains
tri power offy intake
triple weber 34 series carbs
DUI performance distributors HEI dizzy
LiveWires spark plug wires
Clay Smith cam (264 dur, 112degree centers, .450 lift)
Clay Smith lifters/seals/springs
JP Performance dual roller timing gear/timing chain
RAS chromemoly pushrods
Sealed Power cast/dished pistons
SP plasma moly rings
SP oil pump
Si stainless valves

where did you get your parts? I got mine from Ford six, now classic inlines. I'm running a DSII distributor, and a MSD 6 BTM. Thought about the DUI, but wanted MSD

Originally Posted by Matt167

where did you get your parts? I got mine from Ford six, now classic inlines. I'm running a DSII distributor, and a MSD 6 BTM. Thought about the DUI, but wanted MSD

mostly from classic inlines as well

i'm fattie64 on fordsix, dk if you know me from there