bobb
10-04-2009, 12:54 AM
Hi All,
I'm new to this forum. I have a 95 E350 7.3 powerstroke and the tranny shifts late and hard and I would like to find a functional alternative that will last six months or a year without breaking the bank until I can get the original repaired or rebuilt. I asked this same basic question on another powerstroke forum, and the person that responded indicated that an old C6 from an IDI wouldnt work period. He said only E4OD or 4R100 would bolt up and function but didn't give me a reason or indicate any model year conflicts. I read and have the same dilema as the fellow in the other thread concerning transmissions interchangeable with a 96 E350 with conclusion that although it came with E4OD any 96 or newer E4OD 4R100 would bolt up and function with existing ECU, but I am learning that the 94-95 model years seem to be in a class of their own. Can anyone tell me definitively if this interchange would hold true on a 95 powerstroke with E4OD? Someone also indicated that they interchanged a tranny from an old IDI with a powerstroke application in an older thread on this forum and the only mod they had to make was re-drilling the flex plate from 4 bolt pattern to 6 bolt circle. Would there be any issues with the engine ECU not getting a tranny signal that could potentially cause ECU damage or erratic engine performance? I also need to know if the E4OD and 4R100 are interchangeable electronically and mechanically (like length or will the driveshaft have to be changed or modified) from model year to model year? If you give an opinion as speculative logic, please state it as such. No offense intended, but please only give advice as gospel if you have actual experience or definitive knowledge concerning these questions as it has already cost me more than I can afford to make this road worthy and I can't afford any speculative application purchases. I bought this van on an ebay auction from a fast talking shyster and the guy took my money and hightailed it out of there. I didn't pursue recourse because the body is in pretty good shape and the diesel vans with extended body are a little harder to find and it is the configuration that I need. The Ford dealer was of Zero help. Also if someone has definitive insight on tranny conditioners like Lucas that would be awesome. Are these conditioners just snake oils that ultimately do more damage than good by softening and swelling seals to stop the bleeding etc. or do they really work legitimately on a long-term basis? Thanks in advance for any insight anyone can offer
I'm new to this forum. I have a 95 E350 7.3 powerstroke and the tranny shifts late and hard and I would like to find a functional alternative that will last six months or a year without breaking the bank until I can get the original repaired or rebuilt. I asked this same basic question on another powerstroke forum, and the person that responded indicated that an old C6 from an IDI wouldnt work period. He said only E4OD or 4R100 would bolt up and function but didn't give me a reason or indicate any model year conflicts. I read and have the same dilema as the fellow in the other thread concerning transmissions interchangeable with a 96 E350 with conclusion that although it came with E4OD any 96 or newer E4OD 4R100 would bolt up and function with existing ECU, but I am learning that the 94-95 model years seem to be in a class of their own. Can anyone tell me definitively if this interchange would hold true on a 95 powerstroke with E4OD? Someone also indicated that they interchanged a tranny from an old IDI with a powerstroke application in an older thread on this forum and the only mod they had to make was re-drilling the flex plate from 4 bolt pattern to 6 bolt circle. Would there be any issues with the engine ECU not getting a tranny signal that could potentially cause ECU damage or erratic engine performance? I also need to know if the E4OD and 4R100 are interchangeable electronically and mechanically (like length or will the driveshaft have to be changed or modified) from model year to model year? If you give an opinion as speculative logic, please state it as such. No offense intended, but please only give advice as gospel if you have actual experience or definitive knowledge concerning these questions as it has already cost me more than I can afford to make this road worthy and I can't afford any speculative application purchases. I bought this van on an ebay auction from a fast talking shyster and the guy took my money and hightailed it out of there. I didn't pursue recourse because the body is in pretty good shape and the diesel vans with extended body are a little harder to find and it is the configuration that I need. The Ford dealer was of Zero help. Also if someone has definitive insight on tranny conditioners like Lucas that would be awesome. Are these conditioners just snake oils that ultimately do more damage than good by softening and swelling seals to stop the bleeding etc. or do they really work legitimately on a long-term basis? Thanks in advance for any insight anyone can offer