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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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transmission question...

Hi.. anyone know how much fluid it takes (quarts) to do a filter/fluid change? also, how do i drain the torque conv.? is there a plug..?1992 f150 4x4 351w w/ e40d trans. when i fisrt take off (cold or hot), i have to manually startout in 2nd. gear, wind her out, then shift to drive. passing on the interstate, i have to manually shift to 2nd. or the engine revs without gaining speed. i hope its just the fluid and filter. i just got this truck, and from what i can see, the filter hasnt been done in awhile.
thanks for any input..
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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also,,i should mention,, truck has 181,600 miles on it. engine runs super. just need to get this trans. figured out. thanks in advance for any input...
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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remove the rubber plug below convertor and rotate the convertor by tapping the key on and off, with coil wire off, until drain lines up.

use a big pan.

i am not near a manual but over 2 gallons.

someone will chime in with the right amount.

read codes.

sounds like more then just trans. fluid.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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Sounds like transmission rebuild time, 181K miles!!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Autos don't seem to last as long a the manual. 181k miles isn't too much unless it was driven hard.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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When I did my transmission service last summer I think it took 15 quarts. Go to POWERSTROKEHELP.COM - The Information Source for Ford Power Stroke Diesel Owners, it explains the whole process for an E4OD.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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Ok guys... Thanks for the help. Im gonna try this this week, and get back to ya'
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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puzzled here.. changed fluid ( 16 qts. mercon v) and new filter. still the same. trans. doesnt slip, just having trouble shifting. has to get upto 35 mph. before it changes. ( overdrive works ) ..?? anyone know the location of the shift solenoid..? that'll be my next subject
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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still sounds like rebuild time.

in another post you said lots of metal in pan and on magnet.

that is a bad sign.
 
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anyone know if a 2 wheel drive tranny will fit this truck..?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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[quote=fordguy2009;7300379]anyone know if a 2 wheel drive tranny will fit this truck..? i read/heard somewhere, all i have to do is unbolt the tailshaft on the 2 whl.drive, and install my transfercase in its place.. ?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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thanks, quicklook,, newbie here, also
 
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