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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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E4OD question

Can I use a shift solenoid from a 97 F250 powerstroke in a 93 IDI? My kids just went out and I have a new one for the 97.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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I don't see why it wouldn't' work.

Though, I think the major e4od change was in 94? or was it in 93?

I just know the old OD switch on the dash trucks had OD issues.
I dont remember they change over years.

But the same trans essentially from my understanding.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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I'm pretty sure I read mark write all e4od's for 7.3's had the same electronics in them
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 07:55 AM
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If you already have the '97 solenoid, I say pop it in there and see what happens. I also don't have anything at stake in your scenario, so take that for what it's worth.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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RR - the transtar catalog I have shows two different E4OD "solenoid assembly" part numbers with 94-95 being the breakpoint. the note infers the earlier ones were PWM and the newer ones are not. FWIW, the part numbers only differ by the suffix letter.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Well, I found out the 97 will not work. It's wired different internally like a couple of you said. I got a new one for 129 though so no problem. It's working perfect now.
I did go and loosen all of the valve body screws and torque them though. ALL of the studs were stripped out!!!! I'm pretty ticked. I replaced the one that was broke off and have to go back in some time later to helicoil all the others. My kid will be paying for this!
 
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