1989 f-250, Transmission
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1989 f-250, Transmission
Hello Everyone,
I just bought an '89 f-250, ext cab, 8ft. It has a manual 4 speed with OD, I think its an E40D is that correct? Any suggestions on how to find out exactly what transmission I have?
The reason I am asking is because I am have some shifting issues. It is a little rough through 1st and 2nd gears... and a little rough overall. I am thinking about changing the tranny fluid (look pretty simple)... see if that helps a little. I called about getting it rebuilt... they want $1700... Any cheaper options?
I just bought an '89 f-250, ext cab, 8ft. It has a manual 4 speed with OD, I think its an E40D is that correct? Any suggestions on how to find out exactly what transmission I have?
The reason I am asking is because I am have some shifting issues. It is a little rough through 1st and 2nd gears... and a little rough overall. I am thinking about changing the tranny fluid (look pretty simple)... see if that helps a little. I called about getting it rebuilt... they want $1700... Any cheaper options?
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When you said Manual you meant Auto ?? If this is correct, it has the OD button ? It is most likely a E40D. Its fully electronic if that's the case. Have you tried to pull codes?
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Hello Everyone,
I just bought an '89 f-250, ext cab, 8ft. It has a manual 4 speed with OD, I think its an E40D is that correct? Any suggestions on how to find out exactly what transmission I have?
The reason I am asking is because I am have some shifting issues. It is a little rough through 1st and 2nd gears... and a little rough overall. I am thinking about changing the tranny fluid (look pretty simple)... see if that helps a little. I called about getting it rebuilt... they want $1700... Any cheaper options?
I just bought an '89 f-250, ext cab, 8ft. It has a manual 4 speed with OD, I think its an E40D is that correct? Any suggestions on how to find out exactly what transmission I have?
The reason I am asking is because I am have some shifting issues. It is a little rough through 1st and 2nd gears... and a little rough overall. I am thinking about changing the tranny fluid (look pretty simple)... see if that helps a little. I called about getting it rebuilt... they want $1700... Any cheaper options?
But to my knowledge, the E4OD wasn't available in pickups until 1990.
The E4OD usually costs about $3k to rebuild. If someone is telling you $1700 then they're either doing it for less than cost or doing a half-assed job.
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Ok, then you have a FIVE speed with overdrive.
It's probably the ZF 5-speed. $1700 is a much more realistic figure but I would still shop around as it might be a bit high.
However, if you have a light duty F-250 and you have a 302 under the hood then it's the weaker Mazda 5-speed. What's the GVWR on the door jamb sticker?
It's probably the ZF 5-speed. $1700 is a much more realistic figure but I would still shop around as it might be a bit high.
However, if you have a light duty F-250 and you have a 302 under the hood then it's the weaker Mazda 5-speed. What's the GVWR on the door jamb sticker?
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If its not an automatic then its not a e40d ... So when you say shifts rough you mean hard to place the stick in gear ? Grinds as in bad syncros? Cluch out of adjustment ? I dont know pick up-manuals only big rigs. so I cant help here..
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GVW I believe was like 8600/8800 something like that... its a 5.8L.
My apologizes, I thought overdrive was not considered a "gear". Still learning.
My apologizes, I thought overdrive was not considered a "gear". Still learning.
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This sounds like internal damage to me.
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If it's got the original fluid in it, you would be surprised how that affects shifting. Replace it with a good quality synthetic and it might just feel like a new transmission again.
It takes ATF and not gear oil, too.
It takes ATF and not gear oil, too.
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I wouldn't assume that until you remove the magnetic drain plug. If it has debris on it then you should worry. If not, just change the fluid.
Correct.
Correct.
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So you're saying when I remove the drain plug is I see metal shavings, dirt, grimes, etc... or just metal? I should worry.
Do you know how much ATF I should get? Recomend a brand? Should I use protectant too?
Lastly, should I just drive her til the tranny dies? Or should I repair it sooner?