Spider69

I will start shortly to rebuild my FMX gearbox.
I have my car, 69 mach 1,  since 3 years now and have no idea about any maintenance made on the gearbox previously.
I can hear a strange noise when I drive the car during the 500 first meters and after this everything works fine.
And it doesn't happened every time.
 
I wonder if I should replace the converter?
 
 
 

I will start shortly to rebuild my FMX gearbox.
I have my car, 69 mach 1,  since 3 years now and have no idea about any maintenance made on the gearbox previously.
I can hear a strange noise when I drive the car during the 500 first meters and after this everything works fine.
And it doesn't happened every time.
 
I wonder if I should replace the converter?
 
 
 

And so "IT" begins.  First the transmission.  Heck, it's only a couple more bolts so lets pull the engine.  Heck, while we have the covers off the engine, lets put in a cam.  Wait, the heck with that, lets pull the heads and do a port match and pocket job.  Okay, well, just a few more bolts and lets pull the rotating assembly, get the block bored, new piston and rings and a balance job. 
 
While that's being done, lets clean and detail the engine compartment.  But wait, lets pull the fenders so we don't have to tape and paint around them.  Darn it, while we are here, lets do the Shelby mod.  No, wait, lets do a full front suspension Fox Mustang upgrade with rack and pinion steering.
 
LMAO!!!  I'm just kidding of course.  Or AM I???????  B.  LOL

Hi Mach one,
Very nice steering wheel and your engine... wouahhh

Thanks for your reply, obviously I will post pics.
I have some other things to do, like u-joint, harmonic balancer, fuel pump, ...
Gearbox rebuild will start end feb or early march.
Good tip "braze the fins" I will have a deep look on this.
I never opened a converter, do you have some pics related to the fins?
 
The rebuild is preventive, I have just a leakage at the shifter o-ring and this strange noise during the 500 first meters when engine is cold and not every time.
Apart from that it works fine and the car is driving very well.
 
I see that we have quiet the same car with FMX gearbox.
Mine was also  black jade, It's now Acapulco blue, but I don't have A/C.

Hi all,
Klong is an old story.
I have changed the rear leafs, grab-a-track 4 1/2.
Wonderfull :-)
 
Konis are still on the car and everything is working and driving well

Hi,
I have to replace the damper on my mach 1 (69).
I can read a lot of information but this is confusing.
I could find a lot of information but what is the best solution.
Dampers exists from 100 to 500 box, fsi certified or not, with silicon or not, ...
What is the difference between internal balanced and external balanced?
 
I need your advice, help.