Y-block transmisions

[fordor41]

I have a '60 292 Y-block with a 2 speed fordomatic that grenaded itself 3 days ago. I'm wondering if a 3 speed cruisomatic would work as a replacement. My ford shop manual lists 2 speed fordomatics as used with 292 y-blocks and 352.
Fluid pressure settings are different between the 2 engines but no other info as far as interchangeability. so if cruisomatics 3 speeds were used on 352's, would they work on a 292 y-block? also y-blocks were used in trucks until about 63-64 depending on where you look. I assume the 2 speed fordomatic was gone by then. or is the bellhousing bolt pattern that makes the fordomatic/cruisomatic not compatable between the 2 engines?

 

[miker98038]

I know DryLakesRacer over on yblocksforever has a cruiso in his 56 Ford with a 292. There was a couple of specific things discussed (which I don’t remember) to building the transmission. There’s also been some discussion’s about mixing some Fordo and FMX components and using behind a yblock. If it doesn’t turn up here try over there.

Having removed 2 sp autos and replaced them with 3 or 4 speeds, it’s a very noticeable improvement in around town performance with real low gear. And at highway speed with a 4th overdrive. That was without changing the rear gears.

 

[KULTULZ]

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[rotorwrench]

Flat-O makes a decent kit with flex plate and bell housing for C4 to Y-block. Bendtsen's has an adapter but it likely only works with the later 6-bolt engines after 1965. It states that the ring gear must have been a 164 tooth type on the trans to be used. (C4, C6, and AOD as well as computer controlled types)

 

[5851a]

There is an article online and I think it may be the one about the 56 with a cruisomatic. My cousin had a downsize 79 LTD and it came with the FMX. Around here in 61 and 62 the Galaxies with 292 and cruisomatic seemed popular choice. Would be best if a person could find one on the same year car and use all the parts. Complete donor car would be best.

 

[rotorwrench]

Most of the Cruise-O-Matics or the early 60s were set up to fit FE and MEL applications. I'm not sure if they had Y block applications but it wouldn't surprise me. The COMs have removable bell housings like most other early Ford transmissions.

 

[fordor41]

thanks for the info. we took the trans back to the rebuilder today and he thought he could save it. he didn't seem to be too worried about finding parts.