Transmission Replacement
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Transmission Replacement
79 F150 2WD with a 351m and a C6 transmission, 150,000 miles. I am going to have to replace my transmission soon as it takes longer and longer each day to engage into drive when I first start the truck. I have pulled the engine before and had the transmission 'out' (lowered a couple of inches to work on the exhaust) so I am aware of what I have to do physically to get the tranny out. My question regards what kind of tranny to replace the stock one with. I am content with another stock tranny but if there is another option that shifts better or will last longer I would like to go that route. Do you think I should have mine rebuilt, or turn mine in and get a rebuilt tranny from Advance Auto or NAPA. I have a Jasper shop about 20 minutes from my place if you think they would do the best job. Any suggestions would help a lot. Thanks!
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Be cautious about exchaning it with a tranny shop. You may just get one off the shelf that doesn't have the heavy duty parts a truck one usually comes with.
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you could have someone rebuild it, but make sure the shop does good work, there are alot of people who rebuild autos, but don't do it right. Jasper would be a good idea, they do great work, and have a warranty
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I agree with you guys. I think it would be best to have a reputable shop rebuild it. Do you think I should have it rebuilt different? Is there a way to make it stronger without affecting shifting or daily driving?
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I don't want to offer you false hope but....
Have you ckecked the filter? I have had two "dead" trannys spring back to life due to a lack of proper oil/filter change maintenance by previous owners.
The filter was "gunked" up and it took a while before the fluid would flow properly. Hence the long time to engage drive.
Changed the filters/fluid and the problem went away. Was the chapest tranny rebuild I've ever done.
Have you ckecked the filter? I have had two "dead" trannys spring back to life due to a lack of proper oil/filter change maintenance by previous owners.
The filter was "gunked" up and it took a while before the fluid would flow properly. Hence the long time to engage drive.
Changed the filters/fluid and the problem went away. Was the chapest tranny rebuild I've ever done.
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The filter idea has been suggested before. I changed the fluid and filter at 106,000 when I first bought the truck and again at 112,000 when I rebuilt the engine. I have put about 35,000 miles on it since. How often should I replace the filter? I don't mind doing it as a precaution, but it is always messy. Thanks for the responses.
