Auto Parts: Tranny adjustment Ford C-3, pep boys, auto transmissions

Question
Hey Knuck's I've got a 1984 Ford Ranger 2.8L V-6 And I assume that it has a C-3 Tranny. And with that in mind I've been told that I can adjust the Drive gear (which is slipping) by turning a screw. Is this true? and if so where is this screw located?

Answer
Hi Jim,

You were misinformed. Band adjustments haven't been possible since the late 60's when auto transmissions were equipped with hydraulic band actuators. If final drive is slipping, there is no 'band-aid' fix. Replace or rebuild.

Also, you may have a C5 trans as they were widely used in the Rangers of that era.

C3= tags: 83DT-DMB & DMC and 83DT-DLB & DLC
C5= tags: PEJ-AE1 and PEJ-AJ (E37P7000EA - E37PEA)

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