C4 Linkage help

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  1. rwbrooks50

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    My machanic installed another C4 in my 72 Grabber. The linkage is reverse of the column indicator., park is in low etc. Are C4's shift linkage different. The guy I got the trans from rebuilt it and had it in a 66 Mustang.
    Also, I have a stall converter, it is smaller maybe a 10", from an early Mustang 289, C4; but, it would not fit the 72 250 I6 flywheel. Can the flywheel be changed to make it work?

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    Some linkages have the reverse and/or backup light switch on the linkage. You mechanic could had simply flipped the linkage or used your old linkage.

    The 6 cyl has a 0 balance flywheel...the 289 has 28 ounce balance. I used a V8 toque converter on my 250
     
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    Thanks RT.

    He said he flipped the levers and welded them somehow. Anyway it worked. Then the trans would not shift. He was getting another modulator. We'll see tomorrow.

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