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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 07:48 AM
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4r44e no forward

Have a 99 ranger 3.0 4x4. No forward unless put in low range and higher rpm to get to go forward, reverse is fine, fluid looks and smells fine. Ideas? Thanks in advance
 
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Old Dec 1, 2015 | 11:06 AM
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First Idea is to stop revving the engine to get it to go forward.

Might already be too late to save it ....
 
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Old Dec 2, 2015 | 02:07 PM
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I've taken out and disassembled expecting to find burnt clutches or something obvious but all looks good.
No burnt clutches, cut seals, or broken hard parts that I can see. Ideas? Thanks


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First Idea is to stop revving the engine to get it to go forward.

Might already be too late to save it ....
 
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Old Dec 2, 2015 | 08:37 PM
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Should the reverse drum spin both directions or only 1 way with sprag?



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I've taken out and disassembled expecting to find burnt clutches or something obvious but all looks good.
No burnt clutches, cut seals, or broken hard parts that I can see. Ideas? Thanks
 
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 08:30 AM
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The drum should rotate clockwise and lock counter clockwise in the case.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 09:59 AM
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So I need a reverse drum as it will spin both directions, I have been told parts are interchangeable to 55's also? Now to find one. Thanks for info


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The drum should rotate clockwise and lock counter clockwise in the case.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 10:36 AM
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You should check the race for the sprag that is in the bottom of the case for damage. if its bad you may need a case too.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 11:09 AM
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Looks good but is not 100% smooth, what determines if bad? Thanks.

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You should check the race for the sprag that is in the bottom of the case for damage. if its bad you may need a case too.
 
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Unfortunately if it's not 100% smooth it's bad.

Rarely do I see a good race with a broken sprag.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 11:35 AM
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Can the race be replaced? Thanks


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Unfortunately if it's not 100% smooth it's bad.

Rarely do I see a good race with a broken sprag.
 
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You can replace the race but it requires a drill jig tool to get it right.

This is all I found for that but this is only for the 4.0L. It might work since you have to replace the drum too. Call them and ask, I have never done this.

So it might be easier and or cheaper to get a case.

Low Sprag Inner Race - 56600B - Sonnax
 
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Any ideas where to get a good case? Just want something I can move the guts over to with rebuild kit I have already purchaded?are they year specific? Thanks Brian

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You can replace the race but it requires a drill jig tool to get it right.

This is all I found for that but this is only for the 4.0L. It might work since you have to replace the drum too. Call them and ask, I have never done this.

So it might be easier and or cheaper to get a case.

Low Sprag Inner Race - 56600B - Sonnax
 
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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 03:18 PM
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Anybody know what year case I can use?



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Any ideas where to get a good case? Just want something I can move the guts over to with rebuild kit I have already purchaded?are they year specific? Thanks Brian
 
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You need to check your case for speed sensors and maybe find the casting number to try and find a match. I am not sure about changes throughout the years, hopefully the parts guy will know his stuff.

I use Transtar and I have a local company TPU that I have used for years for hard parts.

Here is one I found on Ebay, I am sure there is more, I dont use Ebay much but you can find the parts you need if you know what you are looking for.

Ebay Case
 
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