96 trans replace questions..
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96 trans replace questions..
I have a fresh rebuilt trans to install in my 96 Powerstroke 4WD -E40D (transgo kit installed and 1600rpm stall tc).. was gonna change myself but it got cold here in northeast.. called 10 shops and they either dont do it or are too busy, found a shop that will take it but no time frame on how long, plus they told me book says 6 hours billable but probably be 8 or more
rethinking doing it myself over the long xmas weekend. looking for any input or tips/tricks/tools needed to get job done.. i have one of those $150 harbor freight trans jacks I have used on other projects and most basic tools of course..
anything special I should run out and buy
any input or links to write ups would be helpfull.. I will be doing this on my own
thanks
oh yeah tcase, exhaust and all ujoints have been done in last couple years
rethinking doing it myself over the long xmas weekend. looking for any input or tips/tricks/tools needed to get job done.. i have one of those $150 harbor freight trans jacks I have used on other projects and most basic tools of course..
anything special I should run out and buy
any input or links to write ups would be helpfull.. I will be doing this on my own
thanks
oh yeah tcase, exhaust and all ujoints have been done in last couple years
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Sure be nice if you had a hand to at least drop it down and set the other one up. It's gonna be a hernia creater otherwise. May need a second jack too, I don't know, never dropped one of these, but it is a big sob. No real tips, just be careful by yourself. Shouldn't be too bad except for the size and you're on your own..
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You need alot of 3/8 extentions....to reach the top bellhousing bolts. Also its kinda tricky with the stock down pipe. I cut mine out and ordered a new one. Much easier to do when the trans is out. Ive done it 4 times within 6 months. Bought my truck, did a torque converter put it back in and the tc was junk. So i swapped to a 5 speed. So if you have any qestions you can pm me anytime.
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That just means they are used to honda transmissions and not the big scary diesel...
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If someone has done very many of these, it shouldn't take more than 3-4 hours. I can have one out in 2 hours, easy. First or second time, yes, 6 hours.
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the 8hr quote gave me the 'pre-rape' feeling
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on the ground the transmission doesnt fit under the truck, the bell housing just knicks the the frame. luckily i was still on call on a slow day and just threw the truck on the flatbeds wheel lift and picked the ol girl up 
if you have a series of jacks and stands you can lift the truck up enough to get it out.
getting the tranny out is easy, youll need a 2ft extention to make your life easy to reach the top 2 bell housing bolts, the rest can be done by hand. not easy, time consuming but definitely do-able. drop the cross members, drop the transfer case to make your life that much easier. seal may or may not break when splitting, just use silicone after. drop the drive shaft, starter, 6 tc bolts by hand spinning motor over from the inspection cover will save you ALOT of time and cussing.
if you have a series of jacks and stands you can lift the truck up enough to get it out.getting the tranny out is easy, youll need a 2ft extention to make your life easy to reach the top 2 bell housing bolts, the rest can be done by hand. not easy, time consuming but definitely do-able. drop the cross members, drop the transfer case to make your life that much easier. seal may or may not break when splitting, just use silicone after. drop the drive shaft, starter, 6 tc bolts by hand spinning motor over from the inspection cover will save you ALOT of time and cussing.
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Or, go in the house and think about it Rog! I don't know how good your jack is, mine isn't the greatest. For security reasons in case it wanted to slip off the jack I ran straps across the frames to help steady it and catch it if it wanted to drop or turn. That might sound amateur or a rookie at work but it gave me a sense of security for the just in case......
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The older we get the more thinkin' & lookin' we need to do. Plus....there is nothing wrong with taking extra precautions for safety. I'm with you Oldbird. 
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