Mule's e40d died!

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Sep 18, 2023 | 07:52 AM

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oldbird1965

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While trying to buy another e40d, do I need to look for a new TC? Or, would the one I have be good? Maybe the slipping put junk in it and I should get a new one? How do you tell?

Sep 18, 2023 | 07:56 AM

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7.3 forever

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To make the idi trans work you also half to swap the selonoid pack atleast on the ones I’ve used anyway.

Sep 18, 2023 | 08:22 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oldbird1965

While trying to buy another e40d, do I need to look for a new TC? Or, would the one I have be good? Maybe the slipping put junk in it and I should get a new one? How do you tell?

have TC rebuilt if unsure, flush cooling system really well and get the Viton seal for it too

Sep 18, 2023 | 10:04 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 7.3 forever

To make the idi trans work you also half to swap the selonoid pack atleast on the ones I’ve used anyway.

i found the only thing you need to change is the torque converter.

Sep 18, 2023 | 10:24 AM

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If I were going through the work I'd put a new converter in. Jmo

Sep 18, 2023 | 10:29 AM

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427 fordman

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Monster transmission has one for 449. I wouldn't spend a bunch for what u use it for. I paid less than that for one 4 or 5 years ago for my other 97. There gone up though, just like everything

Sep 18, 2023 | 04:41 PM

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OK, thanks guys! I don't know what I'm doing yet.

Sep 18, 2023 | 06:36 PM

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@Mark Kovalsky any advice on this?

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Sep 18, 2023 | 07:16 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oldbird1965

Will a 7.3 idi e40d fit and work OK? The seller says so but I was also told the TC would have to be changed.

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Originally Posted by tjc transport

yes the IDI trans will work, but you will have to use a powerstroke torque converter. IDI is 4 bolt converter, powerstroke is 6 bolts to flex plate.
i did the same swap two years ago on a 95. trans came out of a 92 or 93 IDI

Tom is correct. It will work with a Powerstroke converter.

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While trying to buy another e40d, do I need to look for a new TC? Or, would the one I have be good? Maybe the slipping put junk in it and I should get a new one? How do you tell?

It is easy to tell if you need to get a new converter or use the old one. If you want the new trans to die very quickly, use the old converter. If you want it to last, get a new converter.

Sep 18, 2023 | 10:48 PM

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Thanks Mark, makes good sense!

Oct 3, 2023 | 05:53 PM

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One more question, will I need a 94 IDI wire harness to make the 94 trans work, or are they the same wire harness? Thanks for all your help!

Oct 4, 2023 | 04:05 AM

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on the one i did it was plug and play.

Oct 4, 2023 | 08:26 AM

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OK, thanks Tom.

Jun 1, 2024 | 09:36 AM

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To make the idi trans work you also half to swap the selonoid pack atleast on the ones I’ve used anyway.

A six month delay on the trans update but it works fine now after I did the solenoid swap. Was able to use the original wire harness. The mule lives!

Jun 1, 2024 | 11:17 AM

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Glad to see the old girl is back to work hauling water!

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