E4OD Compatibility
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If I tear it down and install HD parts will it be as good as a factory E4OD for a 460?
What parts should I replace?
I ordered a rebuild manual for a E4OD today.
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Yes, installing the right parts will make it a 460 trans. I don't know which ones are different, I just know that there are several differences and the small block parts are not as strong.
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Mark,
I'm going to look at an '83 F100? 2WD with a 302 and a bad tranny. I asssume that an '83 will be a carb motor.
What tranny should I expect? AOD, AODE, or C4?
Will my small block E4OD tranny mate to a carb small block?
I plan to try to build a controller for the E4OD, and use this truck as a test bed.
I'm going to look at an '83 F100? 2WD with a 302 and a bad tranny. I asssume that an '83 will be a carb motor.
What tranny should I expect? AOD, AODE, or C4?
Will my small block E4OD tranny mate to a carb small block?
I plan to try to build a controller for the E4OD, and use this truck as a test bed.
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Good, that's what I thought. If this works out, I should be able to sell this truck and get enough to buy a rebuilt E4OD to mate to my 408. I'll just have to duplicate my controller.
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Mark,
I'm going to look at an '83 F100? 2WD with a 302 and a bad tranny. I asssume that an '83 will be a carb motor.
What tranny should I expect? AOD, AODE, or C4?
Will my small block E4OD tranny mate to a carb small block?
I plan to try to build a controller for the E4OD, and use this truck as a test bed.
I'm going to look at an '83 F100? 2WD with a 302 and a bad tranny. I asssume that an '83 will be a carb motor.
What tranny should I expect? AOD, AODE, or C4?
Will my small block E4OD tranny mate to a carb small block?
I plan to try to build a controller for the E4OD, and use this truck as a test bed.
What will cause an AOD to slip in OD?
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I bought the '83 F100 with the 302 and bad AOD. I'll pick up my small block E4OD on Thursday.
I have a question about the drive shaft. Since the E4OD tranny is so much longer, I will need a shorter drive shaft.
Can I use a drive shaft from a later model RWD F100/F150 that has an E4OD tranny? What year/Model?
Is there any issues with torque converter from the E4OD and the 302 carb motor?
Can I operate the E4OD in any gear, if there is no controller connected?
I got my E4OD manual today. Unfortunatly it's a service manual, and I need Engineering Design information. However there is some useful information in it.
The service cable defines:
Solenoid 1 as White to Black leads.
Solenoid 2 as Red to Black leads.
Transmission Oil Temperature is the Yellow leads.
Solenoid 3 Converter Clutch is Green to Black leads.
Solenoid 4 Coast Clutch is Blue to Black leads.
The Orange leads are the Electronic Pressure Control.
What is the Line Pressure Tap? Is there a pressure sensor?
I have a question about the drive shaft. Since the E4OD tranny is so much longer, I will need a shorter drive shaft.
Can I use a drive shaft from a later model RWD F100/F150 that has an E4OD tranny? What year/Model?
Is there any issues with torque converter from the E4OD and the 302 carb motor?
Can I operate the E4OD in any gear, if there is no controller connected?
I got my E4OD manual today. Unfortunatly it's a service manual, and I need Engineering Design information. However there is some useful information in it.
The service cable defines:
Solenoid 1 as White to Black leads.
Solenoid 2 as Red to Black leads.
Transmission Oil Temperature is the Yellow leads.
Solenoid 3 Converter Clutch is Green to Black leads.
Solenoid 4 Coast Clutch is Blue to Black leads.
The Orange leads are the Electronic Pressure Control.
What is the Line Pressure Tap? Is there a pressure sensor?
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The line pressure tap is a 1/8" NPT dryseal threaded boss on the driver's side of the transmission. It is connected to line pressure. There is a plug in that tap from the factory. A service tech would remove the plug and install a gauge to diagnose transmission problems. There is no pressure sensor anywhere on the trans.
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That's good that it will operate without a controller. I will be able to move it around after I swap trannys.
Can you suggest a suitable donor for the driveshaft?
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Not to post too far off topic, but its better than starting a new thread for a simple question. My E4OD trans went bad in my 5.8L 4x4, I was told by a friend that the C6 will bolt directly up and is a much better trans than the E4OD? Anyone try this or know anything about it. Thanks alot... My search for the E4OD trans has extended over 6 months now and I'm getting desperate and looking for alternatives. Thanks again
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A C6 is a 3 speed transmission, while an E4OD is a 4 speed. The extra gear is an overdrive gear and helps gas mileage while cruising. The E4OD was developed to replace the C6 and inherited it's reliability.
