Hey guys, newbie been lurking for quite a while, finally got my dream vehicle Clubwagon with 6.9L idi.
Along with putting in a modified Quadravan 4x4 front axle, I am now setting up to replace the C6 with a diesel E4OD.
By stupid luck I got a diesel 4x4 E4OD, was told it was a fresh rebuild never installed, guy had too many projects, and
now he's moved out of town...
I opened the trans up because I wanted to re-seal and gasket, up to this point I never really got a good look at this
transmission, I just hoarded it knowing I'd one day use it:
I have a little background with automatics but just as a hobby, the casting number shows "RF F8TP 7006CA" which
is Fordese for 1998, F=1990's, 8=year in that decade.
So I thought "Great, I got all the updates and goodies" but when I looked at the front pump I expected an F8 or at least
an F5.... ...NOPE, so now I'm getting nervous, or at least my wallet is...
...because I'm showing an E9, 1989 Front Pump, visions of fluid starvation in Baja
NOW, I'm feeling like that guy with the sweater with a thread hanging, and I start digging deeper...
BLUE GREASE! So, it's never been turned, at least that part is good. Coast Clutch looks fresh, no
grooving from frictions:
Then I get to the OD Planetary... ...and the PO had it built for a 4x4 diesel project he gave up on,
3 planets, aluminum case...
I think that should be a 4-pinion STEEL case, right? (remember I'm new to E4OD's)
...I have dug a little deeper but stopped for now and seek some knowledge and advice and positive
opinions on what I should do to this transmission!
The van is:
1985 Ford Econoline 6.9L idi using 7.3 IP with TPS, no trans yet, had a blown C6
Banks or ATS turbo kit to be added, ARP studs, possible cam and reduced CR
Transmission is:
1998 E4OD for diesel and 4x4
Controller:
Baumann Stand-alone controller
*Have a 3-disc, 4-bolt billet converter for this conversion.
I want this vehicle for light towing, 4,500lb, or as a shell for short surf trips, and covering distance on the
highways of the West Coast and Mexico for camping.
I am willing to buy a steel case 4-pinion OD planetary, (and, gulp, the 6-pinions planets if needed, plus
other "upgrade" hard parts) but I'm trying to have fun by staying on a budget and doing it myself as
much as I can. I'm not going to mud bog drag race my Clubwagon, as far as I know
So my teardown is at the point where I will have to fab a compression tool or find one cheap if I want to
dig any deeper, OR stop, button it up and let 'er rip til' she blows, not really...
Anybody have any good advice?
Thanks,
George
Along with putting in a modified Quadravan 4x4 front axle, I am now setting up to replace the C6 with a diesel E4OD.
By stupid luck I got a diesel 4x4 E4OD, was told it was a fresh rebuild never installed, guy had too many projects, and
now he's moved out of town...
I opened the trans up because I wanted to re-seal and gasket, up to this point I never really got a good look at this
transmission, I just hoarded it knowing I'd one day use it:
You must be registered for see images attach
I have a little background with automatics but just as a hobby, the casting number shows "RF F8TP 7006CA" which
is Fordese for 1998, F=1990's, 8=year in that decade.
You must be registered for see images attach
So I thought "Great, I got all the updates and goodies" but when I looked at the front pump I expected an F8 or at least
an F5.... ...NOPE, so now I'm getting nervous, or at least my wallet is...
...because I'm showing an E9, 1989 Front Pump, visions of fluid starvation in Baja
You must be registered for see images attach
NOW, I'm feeling like that guy with the sweater with a thread hanging, and I start digging deeper...
You must be registered for see images attach
BLUE GREASE! So, it's never been turned, at least that part is good. Coast Clutch looks fresh, no
grooving from frictions:
You must be registered for see images attach
Then I get to the OD Planetary... ...and the PO had it built for a 4x4 diesel project he gave up on,
You must be registered for see images attach
3 planets, aluminum case...
I think that should be a 4-pinion STEEL case, right? (remember I'm new to E4OD's)
...I have dug a little deeper but stopped for now and seek some knowledge and advice and positive
opinions on what I should do to this transmission!
The van is:
1985 Ford Econoline 6.9L idi using 7.3 IP with TPS, no trans yet, had a blown C6
Banks or ATS turbo kit to be added, ARP studs, possible cam and reduced CR
Transmission is:
1998 E4OD for diesel and 4x4
Controller:
Baumann Stand-alone controller
*Have a 3-disc, 4-bolt billet converter for this conversion.
I want this vehicle for light towing, 4,500lb, or as a shell for short surf trips, and covering distance on the
highways of the West Coast and Mexico for camping.
I am willing to buy a steel case 4-pinion OD planetary, (and, gulp, the 6-pinions planets if needed, plus
other "upgrade" hard parts) but I'm trying to have fun by staying on a budget and doing it myself as
much as I can. I'm not going to mud bog drag race my Clubwagon, as far as I know
So my teardown is at the point where I will have to fab a compression tool or find one cheap if I want to
dig any deeper, OR stop, button it up and let 'er rip til' she blows, not really...
Anybody have any good advice?
Thanks,
George
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