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I have a cast iron Ford transmission that I think is a Cruise-o-matic, the Model # on the tag on the drivers side is PAZ-7003-AZ I did some searching on the WEB and found some info on ford trans ID. On this page it shows two differant type oval tags, one with red strips and one all just one color. My tag has the red stripes, but they are diagional stripes not up and down.

Pan shape and filter shape are the same as what is listed as a 63-67 FMX or FX.
these are 3 speed transmissions, which brings me to my question, Why do I only have 5 detented positions on the shift lever? I would think I would have P,R,N,D2,D1,L .
 
The PAZ prefix indicates it is a '57-60 Fordomatic which is a cast iron 3 speed trans with a removable bell housing. The shift pattern P-R-N-D-L. It starts off in 2nd and shifts to drive in normal operation. If the throttle is floored from a standing start it will start in 1st, shift to 2nd then 3rd. Or you can start off in L and shift to D.
The pan looks the same as the FMX. In fact I have a Fordo/FMX hybrid that is sittin here that is basically a Fordo case with FMX parts. It still has the Fordo front pump and air cooled torque converter.
Was your trans something you pulled out of a car or just a orphan you acquired?
Hope that is some help.
 
Y-blockhead, Thanks man, you nailed it! I picked up this trans to go behind a 292 Y-block in my '30 model A. I do not know what it came out of.
 
Thanks for the help with this. One other thing, I understand the throttle pressure valve on this trans is not just a “kick down” valve, and it must be connected to let the trans shift correctly. In looking at some manuals and info on the web, it looks like the lever on the side of the case should be full clockwise when the throttle is at idle. ( less the 3 turns of the clevis). So if this is true, the linkage should move counter clockwise as the throttle is opened, right? Is it true that the linkage should be full counter clockwise when the throttle is full open?
 
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