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I didn't know any of that when ordering. I thought the 2wd pan was different somehow so I specifically looked for the 2wd kit. One would think, well if they list a specific 2wd kit there must be a difference right. lol The driveshaft yoke bushing and seal were to small as well. Again I assume for some smaller vehicle application.
I love when people sell a product they don't know everything about.
I am going to start with ford to see if they have a filter in stock (I would think they would as they advertise trans flushes as much as oil changes here) the from there whats good for aftermarket filters? We have more car part places in town than restaurants so I have choices. We do have a napa warehouse in town so everything is always "in stock" there but there has been a decline in napa part quality years ago so I quit buying from them. Can I expect a cheap pos filter from them if I can't get one anywhere else?
I love when people sell a product they don't know everything about.
I am going to start with ford to see if they have a filter in stock (I would think they would as they advertise trans flushes as much as oil changes here) the from there whats good for aftermarket filters? We have more car part places in town than restaurants so I have choices. We do have a napa warehouse in town so everything is always "in stock" there but there has been a decline in napa part quality years ago so I quit buying from them. Can I expect a cheap pos filter from them if I can't get one anywhere else?
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I always used ATP brand filters, but that's only because it was the same brand as the shift kit I bought at the same time. Maybe they weren't any better than any other, but the fit was always spot on.
Walmart brand fluid usually carries the official ford stamp, but that can vary by area. It is cheap enough for a certified fluid but doesnt come in gallons.
Amsoil OE is reasonably priced for a synthetic, but doesn't carry any certifications.
You will find more fluids that say "recommend for" than "certified for"
Walmart brand fluid usually carries the official ford stamp, but that can vary by area. It is cheap enough for a certified fluid but doesnt come in gallons.
Amsoil OE is reasonably priced for a synthetic, but doesn't carry any certifications.
You will find more fluids that say "recommend for" than "certified for"
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It is interesting that walmart is carrying more and more name brand products. I was shocked to see our northern walmart has OMC, mercruiser/quicksilver, and Yamaha outboard fluids and parts!
I will look into their trans fluid. I get my ford oil filters and shell oil from them already anyhow.
I will look into their trans fluid. I get my ford oil filters and shell oil from them already anyhow.
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Any fluid that has MERCON V on it is fine. Don't get a fluid that says, "Recommended for use where MERCON V is specified." That's different, that's a fluid that the fluid manufacturer says is compatible, but they didn't get a MERCON V license from Ford. There are ZERO requirements to say, "Recommended for use where MERCON V is specified." They MUST meet the spec to say the fluid is MERCON V. Ford tests it to keep them honest.
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I picked up what I had flushed this trans with before, Castrol Merc V.
Only filter in town was a carquest half metal half plastic filter which I seem to remember reading isn't a good filter? I figured it would be good for now and can be changed any time later on if it is no good.
Finished installing trans, put 10 quarts in and started the truck. Then as it was running in neutral I put in 4 more quarts. Ran the trans threw all the gears on the lift with no load. I then put the truck down, checked the fluid level and put in one or two more quarts before a test drive and warm up. Everything went very well! The trans never made any noises and shifted like it should right from the get go. Kept it at 30mph or under for the first 15 minutes or so. Then bumped it up to just over 45 so the converter would lock up. Picked up a boat to bring home and took the highway home. Everything went great the whole time.
I am pleased. We'll see how it holds up, but it feels good now.
Big thanks goes out to Roland for all the help, tips, and insight throughout this ordeal.
Heres to the next 150-200K!
Only filter in town was a carquest half metal half plastic filter which I seem to remember reading isn't a good filter? I figured it would be good for now and can be changed any time later on if it is no good.
Finished installing trans, put 10 quarts in and started the truck. Then as it was running in neutral I put in 4 more quarts. Ran the trans threw all the gears on the lift with no load. I then put the truck down, checked the fluid level and put in one or two more quarts before a test drive and warm up. Everything went very well! The trans never made any noises and shifted like it should right from the get go. Kept it at 30mph or under for the first 15 minutes or so. Then bumped it up to just over 45 so the converter would lock up. Picked up a boat to bring home and took the highway home. Everything went great the whole time.
I am pleased. We'll see how it holds up, but it feels good now.
Big thanks goes out to Roland for all the help, tips, and insight throughout this ordeal.
Heres to the next 150-200K!
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haha, thanks! I figured towing (the somewhat light I should add) boat would help get some heat into the motor and trans for getting a better fluid level reading.
Mark I would love to hear your thought on this as well. There is a "hot" range and "cold" range for checking fluid level. I never use the cold range as it never seems to be suggested or preferred. So the hot range is about an inch/inch and a quarter of stick. Everywhere says anywhere in this range is good. Whats best though? On the high side, low side, dead center? Doesn't matter one single bit?
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Congrats on your rebuild!
I initially fill the trans to the top of the "cold " mark and then, top it off to the mid to upper part of the "hot" range after the test drive. It is usually at the top after a "hard run", or towing.
I initially fill the trans to the top of the "cold " mark and then, top it off to the mid to upper part of the "hot" range after the test drive. It is usually at the top after a "hard run", or towing.
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It was cooler out today and I didn't drive around a whole lot, about 20 miles total. I set the fluid at the dead center of the hot range, I figure its a good place to start for now. I have extra fluid in the truck and will check it periodically on the road.
What are your thoughts on that metal/plastic filter?
What are your thoughts on that metal/plastic filter?
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Mark I would love to hear your thought on this as well. There is a "hot" range and "cold" range for checking fluid level. I never use the cold range as it never seems to be suggested or preferred. So the hot range is about an inch/inch and a quarter of stick. Everywhere says anywhere in this range is good. Whats best though? On the high side, low side, dead center? Doesn't matter one single bit?
Anywhere in the hot range is fine. It doesn't matter where in the hot range.