Trans Identification
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Trans Identification
A friend just gave me an old 89 F250 4x4 manual with 180K miles. One thing I wanted to do is change all the fluid and filters. Can some please point me in the right direction to identify the maker of the trans and a proceedure to change the fluid.
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Ken
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Ken
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From: Duncan,OK
Your drivers side door should have a sticker with the trans code.
Changing fliud in a manual tranny is pretty much pull the drain plug, drain and refill with the proper fluid in the proper amount. I like to examine the fluid for metalics and any large chunks of debris. It's not uncommon to see some metalics in the fluid, this will give you an idea of the amount of ware in the box.
This is also a good time to address any leaks you have. Leaks are the number one cause of manual transmission failure.
Pat
Changing fliud in a manual tranny is pretty much pull the drain plug, drain and refill with the proper fluid in the proper amount. I like to examine the fluid for metalics and any large chunks of debris. It's not uncommon to see some metalics in the fluid, this will give you an idea of the amount of ware in the box.
This is also a good time to address any leaks you have. Leaks are the number one cause of manual transmission failure.
Pat
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From: Lansing, IA
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=297637
According to that thread "C = close ratio ZF" So that would mean you have a ZF 5spd. with that information, your transmission uses Automatic Transmission Fluid.
When you are under your truck, looking at the transmission, you should see a square access panel on either side of the transmission. directly behind should be a bolt/plug. this is the fluid level check/fill hole. a little further back on the bottom of the transmission is the drain plug. oil capacity should be about 3 quarts.
Hope this helps
T. J.
According to that thread "C = close ratio ZF" So that would mean you have a ZF 5spd. with that information, your transmission uses Automatic Transmission Fluid.
When you are under your truck, looking at the transmission, you should see a square access panel on either side of the transmission. directly behind should be a bolt/plug. this is the fluid level check/fill hole. a little further back on the bottom of the transmission is the drain plug. oil capacity should be about 3 quarts.
Hope this helps
T. J.
