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Old Jul 23, 2022 | 11:54 AM
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E4OD RV

I have a 460 I am building to install in a mid ‘60’s Mercury Truck.
trans options are limited and hard to find in my area.
i have a line on a E4OD from a motorhome with the big cylinder thing on the output shaft.
Can this be easily removed/upgraded to a normal shaft and housing? I do plan on disassembling the trans regardless. Also how much can these trans take HP wise and are they any good??
See pic, thanks for any advice!


 
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Old Jul 23, 2022 | 09:06 PM
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That thing is a parking brake. You can remove it, and you'll have a 4x4 transmission ready to accept a transfer case. If you disassemble the transmission you can change the output shaft to a 4x2 shaft if you want a 4x2 transmission.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2022 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky
That thing is a parking brake. You can remove it, and you'll have a 4x4 transmission ready to accept a transfer case. If you disassemble the transmission you can change the output shaft to a 4x2 shaft if you want a 4x2 transmission.
thanks. I was assuming thats what it was. For $100 I may jump on it
 
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Old Jul 26, 2022 | 11:15 PM
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There is one other consideration you should be aware of. The E in E4od = Electronic. You will need the supporting controls to enable it's operation for your project.

Otherwise I suggest you seek out a Ford C6 trans. No computer controls and heavy duty.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2022 | 01:39 PM
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There is one other consideration you should be aware of. The E in E4od = Electronic. You will need the supporting controls to enable it's operation for your project.

Otherwise I suggest you seek out a Ford C6 trans. No computer controls and heavy duty.
Yes, I am also hunting for a C6 if possible. Not a lot of those to be had for big block around here either.
 
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