Transmission Problem? HELP
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Transmission Problem? HELP
So I took my truk to my truck to the tranny/clutch shop the other day because it has a slight grind sometimes from 2nd to 3rd and sometimes into 4th. I thought maybe it was the clutch or through out bearing. So the guy drove it around for a min and then played with the clutch pedal for a few min. He told me that he thinks my clutch is perfect. It releases fine, has plenty of grab. BUT the tranny he says needs help (93 f-150 5spd mazda) He said that the syncros? and some spring in there are bad.
Question #1 I the tranny just going to die on me or will i have time to drive it untill i find a ZF 5spd to drop in there.
#2 How hard is it to replace those parts, and are they really expensive? He said it would be about $1500.00 for him to do it.
#3 What years ZF will fit, or is it ever possible to swap from mp5spd to the ZF?
Question #1 I the tranny just going to die on me or will i have time to drive it untill i find a ZF 5spd to drop in there.
#2 How hard is it to replace those parts, and are they really expensive? He said it would be about $1500.00 for him to do it.
#3 What years ZF will fit, or is it ever possible to swap from mp5spd to the ZF?
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That would involve pulling the tranny and pulling the tranny apart.......you could swap any tranny you wanted into it...whether it be a t-18 t-19 np 435 an mp or a zf...you just gotta have the right linkage and make sure it's basically the same clutch setup (IE hydraulic VS mechanical) word to the wise...get a good doner truck with parts...you can never have too many parts no matter what your wife/girlfriend/significant other says........and he's right...if it's grinding it probly is the syncs......
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Thank you verm much for the input. I will start looking for a replacement tranny. Would like to find a ZF. It is the more heavy duty tranny i believe. If I can find one that fits a 5.0 and yrs 91-94 I should be alright? right? I would assume that the tranny could be a direct swap, they are both hydrolic and was an option in those yrs. My buddys 92 with 5.0 had the ZF. I have found some reman ZF's for around $1200 dollars. Would this be a good buy? The only thing that really concerns me is the length of both trannys. would they be close to the same or would i need a new drive shaft. The B/W TC should bolt to both of them I hope as well.
