Tranny question.
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Tranny question.
New to the PSD area. Its a 94 with 145K on it. I bought if from my Aunt. They had a rebult transmission put in it at 125K. The tranny came with a 24mos./24k mile warranty. That was 4 yrs ago. Not sure on how its supposed to shift but on the rare occassion I do stand on it to some degree, entering the freeway, the shift from 1st 2nd seems a little sloppy. No slip just not a definate "pop" into gear. Now from 2nd to 3rd it is a little more snappy and going into overdrive its real snappy. Is this normal. I hope this makes sense.
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When the trans was rebuilt, was it done stock? Were there any up-grades put in? Has the trans been serviced? Any CEL light? Any OD light blinking?
A stock trans is not known for a real snappy shift, more like a slide into gear. If it has not been serviced yet it might be a good time to do it and see if it improves.
A stock trans is not known for a real snappy shift, more like a slide into gear. If it has not been serviced yet it might be a good time to do it and see if it improves.
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I don't have to much to offer on the tranny shifting, but it sounds like it shifts like mine always has.
But, if you have a 94, the PSD did not come with an automatic that year. It was only available with a 5 spd manual from the middle of that year.
You might have an Indirect Injection 7.3L, the previous generation of the 7.3.
Does your engine look like the one in the link below?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...spagenameZWDVW
But, if you have a 94, the PSD did not come with an automatic that year. It was only available with a 5 spd manual from the middle of that year.
You might have an Indirect Injection 7.3L, the previous generation of the 7.3.
Does your engine look like the one in the link below?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...spagenameZWDVW
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As far as I know it was done stock. I have all the paper work at home. There have been no upgrades to the tranny or the vehicle except I just replace the down-pipe. No CEL or any other lights. Has not been serviced yet. I am planning on doing that this month. This is my first auto in years and I want to take care of it. If I'm not mistaken they recommend every 40K on the fluid. I'm planning on every 6 months that will be between 25 & 30K.
I'm sorry, it is a 95. My last truck was a 94
I'm sorry, it is a 95. My last truck was a 94
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I never go past 30k on the fluid. 20 to 25 if I am towing a lot.
Start with a good service. Drop the pan and do it right. Buy a new gasket and filter. See what it looks like in the pan. It should have a magnet. Also look for a drain plug in the converter. If you are not towing much a stock trans is fine. While you are under there, check your u-joints. If you are going to tow or race around, I would buy some good gauges.
Start with a good service. Drop the pan and do it right. Buy a new gasket and filter. See what it looks like in the pan. It should have a magnet. Also look for a drain plug in the converter. If you are not towing much a stock trans is fine. While you are under there, check your u-joints. If you are going to tow or race around, I would buy some good gauges.
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I'm planning on changing it this weekend. While I'm there I want to install a drain plug in the pan. How do I get the drain plug on the convertor? Bumping it over like you would a gasser. Thbis thing fires up real real quick. With proper maintenance how many miles can someone expect out of these trans.. I know, thats a loaded question, I will use it to pull the boat and the horses, OCCASIONALLY. But, neither one of those will put any bind on this truck. I had a company truck a few years back with a 6 cyl. and it pulled these fine. I assume your talking tranny temp gauge. Thats on the list of things to do. I've heard mixed things, but at what temp are you starting to do damage?
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