Greetings fellow FTE'rs

I'm posting the following as a word of advice to all:

After reading the postings below I purchased the BD (Yes, I'm aware BD is an FTE sponsor. This is where I found out about this company but I didn't expect it's lack of customer service.) Bypass Tube Eliminator Kit for my '01 7.3, 4r100 trany. However, after numerous unanswered calls and messages left with BD's tech help I finally received this email today:

"unfortunately we do not have instructions for the Bypass kit as
it is fairly self explanatory how they are installed. Our transmission
dept feels if they appear difficult for you to install you may want to
have a transmission shop install them that is familiar with the system.

Check with Ken Imler Diesel service in Sacramento, he know how to
install them.

Have a great day.

Chris Oborne
BD Diesel Performance
Sales Director & Senior Technical Rep
1-800-887-5030
www.dieselperformance.com"

In other words, your on your own!!!

The, so called, Bypass Tube Eliminator Kit I received consisted of two (2) metal rings in a plastic bag listed as part numbers #1600035 & #1600034 on BD's website. That was all...no instructions, no diagram, no "line", and worst of all, no help!
The parts (#1600035 & #1600034) cost $10.50 each, plus shipping and handling.

I'm going to drop my pan, R&R my trany filter, fluid and upgrade the valve body with a Sonnax Valve Kit (it came complete with step by step instructions and diagrams). It doesn't require a PHD to perform those PM's and upgrades. So, I wanted to add the Bypass Tube Eliminator Kit while I'm in there. But BD doesn't want to help me find out how to install there kit because it could be "difficult for you to install". Why, because I requested some basic instructions. BD suggests that I seek professional installation at one of their approved listed businesses. Read on.



From previous FTE forum responses:

My question to:

Happy hauling Trannytech1
Pat Stewart Kit number 1600035 & 1600034 info?

Pat,
I'm getting ready to R&R my ATF (with Amsoil type) and filter @ 33K, no towing. With pan off I'm thinking I want the best available mods to increase the trany line-pressure and any other improvements. Also, you mentioned to Kyle, kit #1600035 and #1600034, to alleviate overheating. From your experience what else would you suggest I do at this time?

'01 Ford, 7.3 PSD, AT, 4x4, Lariat, K&N air filter.

His answer:

The best thing for you to do at this time is while you have the pan off install one of our recal accumulator bodies, this will quickin the shifts and benifit clutch wear.the bypass tube elliminator kit is a must on the 4r100! It is so cheep and will save you from overheat problems witch is an ever continuos tranny burning up headache.The deeper pan would also be a improvment,and a tc would not hurt. This is a good trans to have once you got the bugs worked out!

Technical Sales
800-887-5030
pat@bd-power.com

Posted by Pat@BD on 12-21-2004 22:51:
Kyle the kit number is 1600035 and 1600034. This is the line and the fittings. We have these in stock ready to go.
__________________
Pat Stewart
Technical Sales
800-887-5030
pat@bd-power.com


Now, has anyone installed this Bypass Tube Eliminator Kit in their 4R100? If so, could you please advise me how to do it? I just need to know where these little rings go and is there supposed to be some kind of "line" included with the kit? I have a complete set of Ford factory service and shop manuals including transmission and power train for the '01 F250. Would there be any diagrams or depictions of just where these two (2) rings might go. I'd kinda like to know, before, I drop the pan and get in there.


Regards,
reddhawk, out. '01 F250, 7.3 PSD, Lariat, 4X4, A/T, AIS, @47K.

 

Kyle,

I apologize for the delay in getting you the procedure to install them. Usually these kits are sold to shops that do transmissions on a regular basis and we tend to take it for granted that everyone is going to know how to install them, that is why we dont have an instruction kit.

What the kit does is take the bypass tube between the two cooler lines out of the system. The OE fittings are a banjo style fitting which you would remove. Our fittings are going to replace those threading right back into the transmission. This way you dont have the bypass tube allowing any of the fluid to bypass the cooler. If you still have any questions dont hesitate to call.

 

Thanks Pat.

I just didn't want to assume I could figure out where those Bypass Tube Eliminator Kit parts were supposed to go after I opened my tranny. I'm sure they will be obvious but I hate surprises.

Regards,
reddhawk, out. '01 F250, 7.3 PSD, Lariat, 4X4, A/T, AIS, @47K.

 

Seeings how the bypass is external to the tranny, you shouldn't need to "open up" the trans to install these eliminator rings. They're on the side of the trans. Look for the cooler lines.

Pop

 

Pop,

Thank you sir.

I'm looking forward to getting started. I'm waiting on a couple more items still enroute via UPS. The last tranny I put a shift kit in was on an '85 Dodge half ton PU. Maybe, by the time all the parts get here, I'll have my research finished on this 4R100. Your help is appreciated.

 

Yet another crisis resolved via FTE. Glad you were able to get some response to your need.
I know from my job that some things that I take as basic are very complex for some of my customers. I also know that not everything is rocket science though. I've had customers call in and ask for help over the phone rewiring a machine, but they don't know the difference between a voltmeter and a continuity tester. As bad as I would like to help them, myfirst concern is that they don't get themselves hurt or destroy the machine. When I get in those situations it's my responsibility to attempt to have the customer seek professional assistance.
It can be awkward but in the end you do a favor for a customer but they don't realize it unless they would have gotten hurt or ruined something. My customer might not understand this, but I'm the professional and it's my duty to protect the customer from themselves sometimes.
I don't think anyone meant that you're on your own, probably more like you may be in over your head.
In any event good luck with it and I hope it works as advertised for you.

 

Has anyone out there actually used this bypass kit that has noticed any drop in fluid temps? Bottom line, does it work?

 

Great link to subject, with description and replacement details if tranny runs too hot:

http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=172

 

i'm runing the BD diesl by-pass-tube kit! i don't have a trans temp guage YET! but i did notice after drivning for a while, it didn't seem as slugish. you might notice that it takes a couple miles more to get the trans up to operating temp (the original purpose behind the by-pass tube), and fully lock the torque converter. i've had it on there for about 2 years now. defenetly a great mod!