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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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4r100 Tips

Hey Krewat,
I read somewhere in this website that you are the man when it comes to the 4r100. My 4r100 from my 01 X just dropped second gear. From what I've read it sounds like that wonderful mechanical diode they used in 01. So, I'm probably looking at a rebuild and I'm looking for tips. Any advice on where to get a rebuild kit or unexpected things inside the 4r100. Thanx in advance for your help!
 
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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TK71, I've moved your post out of the thread it was incorrectly posted in and have created a thread for you in the Super Duty forum. Best of luck with the issue.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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Anywhere that you can buy trans parts would have a rebuild kit to replace the mechanical diode. I have used Transtar parts. They worked well and their prices were good.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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It looks like transtar has a master overhaul kit and a Deluxe (super) kit. Do you think the deluxe kit is worth the extra cash?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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What's the difference between the two?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by TK71
Hey Krewat,
I read somewhere in this website that you are the man when it comes to the 4r100. My 4r100 from my 01 X just dropped second gear. From what I've read it sounds like that wonderful mechanical diode they used in 01. So, I'm probably looking at a rebuild and I'm looking for tips. Any advice on where to get a rebuild kit or unexpected things inside the 4r100. Thanx in advance for your help!
Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky
What's the difference between the two?
^That is the guy you want to talk to.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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From the transtar website it looks like the deluxe kit comes with a filter, modulator, band, bushing kit and popular washers. That is on top of everything in the master overhaul kit.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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A modulator? For a 4R100? What would it do, and where would one mount it?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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Question about Build date

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Quick question. My BD number on my 4r100 tag says BD 0M 04. What does "M" stand for if I'm not mistaken M is the thirteenth letter of the alphabet. Twelve months in a year? Thanx for your help.
 
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I never learned how to decode the build tags.
 
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