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Sep 23, 2008 | 03:33 PM

Truckin4life

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While its out....

So while ive got the trans out of the truck, is there anything else i should replace, besides the slave and the clutch?
Also im doing all the u-joints too as it needs them...

Or anything to do while under there that can boost some performance?

Just looking for tips, ideas, and opinions....

Thanks guys...

Sep 23, 2008 | 06:52 PM

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If you "crawl" a heavier flywheel would help, or if you more into higher RPM activity a lighter flywheel will build RPM faster.

Sep 23, 2008 | 08:40 PM

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alright, thanks for the tip unrulee~

Sep 23, 2008 | 10:06 PM

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Change the tranny and T-case fluid. . .maybe change out the tranny mount for a new one, especially if it's old and covered in crap. . .now would also be a good time to inspect your rear engine oil seal and replace if necessary.

it's late and that's all I can think of right now

Sep 23, 2008 | 10:15 PM

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got it on the list.... Thanks though!!!!

Sep 24, 2008 | 07:09 AM

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Looks like the basics have been covered. I make it a habit that anytime that anytime that I have the tranny out I replace the slave cylinder.

Sep 24, 2008 | 12:55 PM

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Pilot bushin, throwout bearing check the clutch fork for wear, check all the yokes too. Also make sure ya get a new slave cylinder line. Rear main for sure, also check al the seals on the tranny and t case to see if theyre leakin.

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Sep 24, 2008 | 08:15 PM

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Ah I thought it was an external slave like the one on the 85 that uses a fork.

Sep 24, 2008 | 08:22 PM

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lucky you...
Internal slave... I wish i could meet the ford designer that came up with that brillant idea...
I would kick his **** so hard he would fly back in time and change that damn design...

Sep 24, 2008 | 08:47 PM

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Ya another thing ya could do is swap in a four speed so ya dont have to deal with it and ya would also gain the granny gear.

Sep 24, 2008 | 09:15 PM

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Ive got a granny gear with the 5 speed, actually its a 4 speed with over drive... Granny first like a 7.3X first gear...

Sep 24, 2008 | 10:15 PM

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The granny gear in a 4 spd is 6.XX something ain't it?

Sep 24, 2008 | 11:10 PM

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Im not sure but my 85 wont go over 10 in granny in 2hi and thats revin it up alot. If I remember right your first gear should get ya to about 20 right?

Sep 24, 2008 | 11:35 PM

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wow i was way off... Dont know where i got that number... The zf i got in my truck the 1st gear ratio is 5.72... with the 4.10 gears, on stock tires IT CREEPS... But now its good since im still rolling 4.10 gears but 37" tires...