I currently have an 89 F150 with the 300 and a M5OD (manual) transmission and manual 4x4; however I've found a parts truck with a great trans and body (bad motor) for $600. I'm wondering if I could swap in the auto trans from the parts truck into mine, if everything will bolt up right? I know I can take the steering column, cluster, starter, and linkage and what not from the parts truck, but what else would I need? Reason being where I live manuals arent all that common as there are tons of hills and whatnot. Any advice or help is appreciated, thanks!

 

What Trans is in the parts truck?

 

Not exactly sure, I asked the guy to send me a picture of the door jamb sticker or if he knows...I would assume its an E4OD, out of a 1990 w/ 300 and RWD

 

You have to completely disassemble the donor E4OD transmission to swap in a 4x4 output shaft so you can install your transfer case. It's not a simple swap.

Electrically you would need the computer (PCM) from the donor as well as wiring harness to hook up to the transmission to the PCM.

 

It would be far easier to swap your motor into the donor truck.. just to put this into perspective.

 

Well thanks guys, I appreciate the help