Changing the Pan & Gasket on my 1973 Torino's C6 Automatic Transmission

Changing the Pan & Gasket on my 1973 Gran Torino's C6 Automatic Transmission I have issues with my c6 transmission leaking fluid. I am assuming that it is the pan gasket, so I decided to change the gasket and the put a new pan on it with studs. This is a video of how I did the filter and pan change. If you have any questions please put them in the comments. This is the link to the Pan I bought: https://amzn.to/2FhLa44 This is the Moroso Gasket: https://amzn.to/2Ff8Ru0 This is the relatively cheap Type F: https://amzn.to/2SFLbmh

Holley Sniper EFI Install Finale Thank Goodness 1973 Gran Torino

Finished up my Holley Sniper EFI install on my 1973 Ford Torino. Please take a look.

Automotive Addictions

Addictions.

Some folks have addictions to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, and even more undesirable things. Personally I think I have a problem with junk cars and trucks. Seems like something you wouldn’t have a liking for, but for as long as I remember, I loved all things automotive. When I was younger I could recite car types, and specifications like some folks call out statistics for baseball or football.

So Schafer and I were discussing this about two years ago, and one of the things were talking about was the number of cars that we have had. I said that I probably have had 20 operable and in-operable vehicles. He chuckled and said that he thought that it was probably a few more. So I told him I would eventually make a list. Well I hadn’t done that until now, and here is the list:

1. 1968 Torino GT Fastback 289 4 speed – Paid $150 to John Zontini’s dad. Dad drove it home cause I was only 15. Bought it in 1984.
2. 1976 Ford Courier pickup – Paid $50 cause the head was off of it casue it get blowing head gaskets. Dad and I had the head milled and then put it back together. Then it blew again.
3. 1973 Ford Torino – 351 Windsor – rust bucket. I think we paid $50 for it. Then Dad and I bought a used idler arm for $5. Used this while I worked at Rax.
4. 1969 Ford Torino Fastback – Was originally a 351 Cleveland. I changed it to a 390 -4 speed. Kept it drove it while in high school. Sold finally in 1993. Should have kept it.
5. 1963 Ford Falcon. Paid $300. Took out a loan and dad cosigned for it, imagine that. Gave it to Don when I went in the service. He traded it for the 1968 Torino convertible.
6. 1973 Mustang Mach 1 – 351 Cleveland – 4 speed
7. 1984 Mustang SVO
8. 1967 Ford Fairlane – 4 door – 6 cylinder auto – bought in GA in 1992 for $300.
9. 1984 Ford Ranger  – “King Rat Attack”
10. 1986 Buick that Josh gave me when he got Uncle Donnies Car
11. 1988 Ford F250
12. Fiat X1/9
13. 1964 Comet  – Black  – Great Interior
14. 1964 Comet – Great Body no interior
15. 1999 Ford F250 – V10
16. 1966 Ford Fairlane
17. 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone – 390
18. 1969 Torino GT – 390 Rebuilt with Billy
19. 1995 Crown Vic
20. 2001 F250 Diesel 6 speed manual
21. 2002 Focus ZX3
22. 2003 F150
23. 2004 F150
24. 2005 F250 – CC 6.0 liter
25. 1964 Mercury Comet
26. 1966 Ford Falcon
27. 2006 F250  – CC 6.0 liter
28. 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport – 351C-4V
29. 2008 Mustang GT
30. 1989 F250 Diesel Parts Truck
31. 1992 F250 – Diesel 5 speed
32. 1995 F150 – Parts truck
33. 1962 Ranchero – It was $150 who could resist?
34. 2011 F150 – Ecoboost 4×4
35. 1992 F350 – Diesel 5 speed
36. 1964 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
37. 2013 F150 – 5.0
38. 1971 Mercury Monterey Wagon
39. 1983 Ford F150 short bed single cab.
40. 1989 Ford F150 4×4 – blown engine.
41. 2013 Ford Focus SE – salvage vehicle that I now have a reconstructed title for.
42. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis - Salvage
43. 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. - Parts car for #42
    

    

    1983 F100

I actually think I may have forgotten a vehicle or two, but I will add them if I remember them. Quite the list.

So Mike was right, I have a problem!  I don’t deny it, but it isn’t that bad really?? I support a bunch of junkyards, and part suppliers. I know that some of the places know me by name.

If you get a chance swing by my YouTube channel to see me work on this stuff!

Holley Sniper EFI Tank and Fuel Pump Ep 8

Episode 8 of the Holley Sniper EFI saga.

Holley Sniper EFI -Tank & Wiring - 1973 Gran Torino- Ep 7

Here is another episode in the saga of installing a Holley Sniper EFI in the Torino.

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How to Swedge hard lines to accept Vapor Barrier Hose

In the process of installing my Sniper EFI system I had to swedge some lines to retain the fuel hoses.

Please take a look.

Torino Fuel Tank Swap - Cheap Gas Tank Breather Valve

Saved a little money getting a gas tank breather valve for my replacement tank from Bronco Graveyard.com rather than from a car restoration or amazon.




This is the link to the part I purchased:  http://shop.broncograveyard.com/1980-1997-Ford-Bronco-and-F-Series-Truck-Gas-Tank-Breather-Valve/productinfo/30259/

This is the link to the part I did not purchase: http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_fairlane_torino/fuel-tank-vent-valve-ranchero-torino-1972-1979.htmlhttp://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_fairlane_torino/fuel-tank-vent-valve-ranchero-torino-1972-1979.html

and this: http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_fairlane_torino/vent-valve-seal-fuel-tank-rubber-torino-ranchero-1972-1979.html

$74 vs $22. I know which one I'm going to get.

Again thank you Bronco Graveyard for not gouging..

1973 Torino - Old Car Truth's

Yesterday I was working on the fuel system in the Torino. I am getting it ready to support the fuel injection system. One of the first items I decided to do was to replace the old fuel tank with a brand new tank. I wanted to to do this in order to make sure that no old debris clogged up my new system. This change would also enable me to install a 27.5 gallon tank from a later year Torino in lieu of the stock 22 gallon tank.

This whole process is going to be part of a video that I am making on installing the Holley Sniper system. So I won't go into this in any great detail right now. I would like to say that by removing the tank after 44 years exposed one of the "Old Car Truth's".

The Truth in this case is that working on these cars leads to other work that is required. So if you are working on your own vehicle you must be prepared to be distracted from the initial goal to take care of an issue that you did not know when you started working on the current task.

With the old tank removed I discovered that there was no undercoating above the tank. It had surface rust, and a little more serious rust. So rather than continuing with the fuel system install I now have to take care of the rust and then paint the area. I could just leave it alone and move on, but I can't. I know its there so now I need to fix it. So that's what I'll do.

The next "Old Car Truth" that was exposed by this fuel system install is that you never have all the parts you need to finish the project immediately. With changing tanks, I need to order a breather for the top of the new tank. between 73 and 74 they made a few changes between the tanks other than the capacity.

Now mind you I'm not complaining, I am just stating fact. I will continue plugging away because I cannot wait to drive the car with fuel injection and I want it done prior to Cruising the Coast in October.

MSD 6AL Install 1973 Ford Torino Part 2

Part 2 of installing the MSD 6AL in my 1973 Gran Torino Sport.

This is the MSD 6AL that I purchased and installed.

1973 Ford Torino Anticipated work

As the weather cools in south Louisiana I plan to get some items taken care of on  my 1973 Gran Torino Sport. I have some big plans that I hope to do and follow on my blog as well as my You Tube channel.

1. I am planning to install new bushings in both the front and rear suspensions.
2. I am going to install a Holley Sniper EFI System.
3. Once I get the EFI working I am going to change distributors so that my EFI can control the timing.
4. Repair or replace my C6 transmission.
5. Hopefully find time to get my vinyl roof replaced.

That is just this car, I still have the 1971 Mercury Monterey station wagon that I'm working on. I'll have a bunch of content for the blog.