synchronizer key, plate or insert ... replacement?

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Sep 28, 2009 | 12:51 PM

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Maddragoon

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thanks Numberdummy, good to know the parts are still out there even if the accountants at Ford totally fubar'd the numbering system.

85e150, i toyed with the idea of swapping into a 5 speed or maybe even going down to a 3 speed for hauling but honestly, i dont know what would bolt up to what. i want to stick with the top loaders if at all possible. plus i think my tranfer cases shifter is mounted to the side of my tranni... do all tranni's have that mounting hole?

Feb 14, 2011 | 04:48 PM

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chazcoral2

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Maddragoon,
Did you get the tranny fixed without taking it apart how did it work?
I had the exact problem. I was able to replace one of the keys but couln't get the other 2 out. And I think it only has one spring ring in it now. It is driving but I can tell it's not happy. Any advise?

Feb 14, 2011 | 06:57 PM

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Maddragoon

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nah, i never got them replaced. it seems to drive fine without them. shifting into third is a bit... tricky... but it works. its been, what a year and a half now and its never slipped out of gear or anything and its very nearly a daily driver. if i hauled alot weight on a regular basis i'd be worried though.