E4OD trans upgrade ??'s
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E4OD trans upgrade ??'s
Advise please.
I have a 92" F-150, 5.0, E4OD, 4X4, and have better than average mechanical skills. I'm planning to replace the engine to a 5.8 and would like to do an upgrade to the trans to 95 specs, and ad a trans-pac kit while I'm doing it.
Having never worked on an auto trans, my ??'s are.
1. Is this do-able for a fearless beginner ?
2. Where can I obtail a service manual specifically for a, E4OD, F2TP-EA ?
3. What special tools should I have, and where do I purchase them ?
Any and all comments/suggestions are welcome.
By the way, the trans was rebuilt 50K ago in 1997. However, I have no idea of what they replaced or upgraded to. But want to check while it's out.
Thanks, hobo.labo
I have a 92" F-150, 5.0, E4OD, 4X4, and have better than average mechanical skills. I'm planning to replace the engine to a 5.8 and would like to do an upgrade to the trans to 95 specs, and ad a trans-pac kit while I'm doing it.
Having never worked on an auto trans, my ??'s are.
1. Is this do-able for a fearless beginner ?
2. Where can I obtail a service manual specifically for a, E4OD, F2TP-EA ?
3. What special tools should I have, and where do I purchase them ?
Any and all comments/suggestions are welcome.
By the way, the trans was rebuilt 50K ago in 1997. However, I have no idea of what they replaced or upgraded to. But want to check while it's out.
Thanks, hobo.labo
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tranny
im fixing to do my own to and i downloaded a teardown video and update vid,
but mine is a 4r70w or i would give you the link for it they dont show one for e4od. goodluck it doesnt look to hard for 4r70w anyway.
but mine is a 4r70w or i would give you the link for it they dont show one for e4od. goodluck it doesnt look to hard for 4r70w anyway.
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The 5.0L(302) and the 5.8L(351W) have the same tranny bell housing patterns. I currently have the E4OD tranny and the 5.8L in my 90 Bronco, and I am planning on a complete overhaul on my tranny myself. You might want to check out Baumann Engineering at http://www.baumannengineering.com/ I have already purchased their tranny computer and valve body upgrade kit from them and I will be doing the work my self. They have a lot of usefull info about this particular transmision. You might also want to check out High Impact at http://www.high-impact.net/transmiss...gear/index.htm Very informative and I too have purchased products from them. High Impact has a Lot of usefull info in other areas too like gearing too.
As far as the tools, manuals or even video check out Driveline Plus at http://www.technicalvideos.com/about_us.phtml
Hope this helps
I have more info if needed but these few websights should help greatly for what you're looking for.
As far as the tools, manuals or even video check out Driveline Plus at http://www.technicalvideos.com/about_us.phtml
Hope this helps
I have more info if needed but these few websights should help greatly for what you're looking for.
Last edited by tite4x4; Feb 9, 2005 at 07:05 PM. Reason: Adding a comment
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actually you want to upgrade your trans to 97 specs. most of the upgrades that Ford did were to the thrust washers by changing them to needle bearings in some of the more crucial areas. they also upgraded the MLP/TR sensor and the valve body.
A good source for manuals is ebay
the seals for the internal pistons inthe clutch packs can be difficult to replace and can tear if not installed correctly
the rear case output shaft bushings need to be installed properly
I would not worry about the specific transmission you are working on because you will be building it to a higher spec year
the overhaul can be done by anyone that is meticulious about what they are doing and very organized
there are parts from the 4R100 that can strengthen the E4OD also
A good source for manuals is ebay
the seals for the internal pistons inthe clutch packs can be difficult to replace and can tear if not installed correctly
the rear case output shaft bushings need to be installed properly
I would not worry about the specific transmission you are working on because you will be building it to a higher spec year
the overhaul can be done by anyone that is meticulious about what they are doing and very organized
there are parts from the 4R100 that can strengthen the E4OD also
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Thanks guys for the help.
Sorry for the delay in the response, was out for a little, but long overdue R & R. I plan on pulling the engine & trans as soon as this Michigan winter subsides. Will find this to be an interesting challenge, never attempted an auto trans B-4.
However, with your help I see no problem. I'll keep you all posted on my progress.
Thanks again for your responses,
hobo.labo in S.E Michigan
Sorry for the delay in the response, was out for a little, but long overdue R & R. I plan on pulling the engine & trans as soon as this Michigan winter subsides. Will find this to be an interesting challenge, never attempted an auto trans B-4.
However, with your help I see no problem. I'll keep you all posted on my progress.
Thanks again for your responses,
hobo.labo in S.E Michigan
