Guaranteed Solution for all Auto Tranny Problems
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Fleet Mechanic
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Guaranteed Solution for all Auto Tranny Problems
Lately, there seems to be a lot of "Help with My Auto Tranny" threads being posted both here and on the 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks forum. Many of us already know this one amazing solution to all of these auto tranny problems, but apparently, some have yet to be convinced. So here it is! This one thing is guaranteed to resolve any and all auto tranny problems! 
Fleet Mechanic
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Fewer and fewer new trucks are being sold with stick shifts in them. People who go and buy a new truck every 5 years know the automatics last that long. That creates a problem down the road for the folks that want to buy used and keep the trucks on the road.
I think I need to get into the aftermarket manual transmission business. If I could come up with a compact enough six speed that could drop into old Ford and Dodge trucks I'm sure it would sell.
I think I need to get into the aftermarket manual transmission business. If I could come up with a compact enough six speed that could drop into old Ford and Dodge trucks I'm sure it would sell.
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Fewer and fewer new trucks are being sold with stick shifts in them. People who go and buy a new truck every 5 years know the automatics last that long. That creates a problem down the road for the folks that want to buy used and keep the trucks on the road.
I think I need to get into the aftermarket manual transmission business. If I could come up with a compact enough six speed that could drop into old Ford and Dodge trucks I'm sure it would sell.
I think I need to get into the aftermarket manual transmission business. If I could come up with a compact enough six speed that could drop into old Ford and Dodge trucks I'm sure it would sell.
And if you're going to make a new aftermarket tranny, shoot for about 8 speeds. We really need options to cover all the different driving. Heavy towing, riding freeway while empty, etc. I know the auto guys might not figure it out, but if you get the gear spacing right for heavy towing, it would be easy to skip shift and just bypass any intermediate gears we didn't need when empty.
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Or even a 8 speed version like the super 10 like in the class8 semis that doesnt really need the clutch and are really fast shifting!!!!!!!
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My BIL bought one of the last stick shift Chevy's. He had to order the truck and put 20% down before the dealer would order it. They were convinced that they couldn't sell it if he backed out so they wanted a deposit.
And if you're going to make a new aftermarket tranny, shoot for about 8 speeds. We really need options to cover all the different driving. Heavy towing, riding freeway while empty, etc. I know the auto guys might not figure it out, but if you get the gear spacing right for heavy towing, it would be easy to skip shift and just bypass any intermediate gears we didn't need when empty.
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From: The boonies by Dallas OR
The output shaft is shorter on the 4x4. Converting either the manual or automatic to 4x4 involves completely dissembling the transmission to change the main or tail shaft.