i jst purchased a 85 and my son bought an 86 bronco. the 86 trans needs to be replace r these two swappable. mine is good and would like to give it to him for right now...thanks
85 And 86 Transmissions
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, Aug 02 2004 03:12 PM
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Posted 02 August 2004 - 08:06 PM
Even if the two trannies are different models, you can swap one for the other. Not a direct bolt-on in all cases, but doable. First thing is to I.D. both models. There is a code on the driver's-side door jamb, or you can look at the pan on the bottom. If either model has overdrive, it will be the AOD.
No overdrive is a C-6, the code is "K", and the pan will have a notch in one corner. While you're at it, I.D. the transfer case, too. Some models in the same year had different ones in the mid-80's. They will all bolt up to the various transmissions, but the shifter linkage changed from one to the next. The NP208 has a smooth case, while the Borg-Warner models have a bunch of fins or slots in the case.
Both the 85 and 86 should have a Ford 8.8" rear axle, but the driveshaft may be a different length, depending on the tranny.
No overdrive is a C-6, the code is "K", and the pan will have a notch in one corner. While you're at it, I.D. the transfer case, too. Some models in the same year had different ones in the mid-80's. They will all bolt up to the various transmissions, but the shifter linkage changed from one to the next. The NP208 has a smooth case, while the Borg-Warner models have a bunch of fins or slots in the case.
Both the 85 and 86 should have a Ford 8.8" rear axle, but the driveshaft may be a different length, depending on the tranny.
1984 Bronco XLT, 351W H.O., C-6 AT, Ford 9", SkyJ 6" lift, 35" tires on MT Classic rims, S&W Racecars 10-pt cage kit, custom "shaker" assembly.
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
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