Fixin to drop the trans...

[03 tx pwr stroke]

I'm fixin to drop the old trans out and replace with a new Ford unit. Anything particular I need to know? I've done several old school trans swaps on 70's model cars, but this will be my first 4wd. Any extra gaskets or anything I'm gonna need?

 

[6.0 p-stroke]

Nothing real special, be careful as it will be much heavier than what you're used to I'm sure, especially with the transfer case attached.

 

[bgrimm1]

Yes like he said it is pretty heavy but not to bad at all. Had mine dropped in a Few hours with a buddy and a floor jack and some beers. A trans jack would de be a great tool though

 

[03 tx pwr stroke]

My neighbor has access to a trans jack. Was thinking I was going to pull the t-case first, then the trans.

 

[6.0 p-stroke]

In my experience it's a pita to get the tranny and t case separated every time I've had my trans out (5-6 times in the past year or so). It took a lot of beating with mallets and prying to get them apart.

 

[smokedout250]

^^^I have always drop them together seems way easier! Alot easier to separate out from under the truck. Good trans jack should help alot it should be pretty straight forward! Good luck!


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[03 tx pwr stroke]

Is there a gasket between the t-case and trans?

 

[6.0 p-stroke]

No there isn't

 

[BlueWaffle]

rear main seal easy to replace while it's out?

 

[6.0 p-stroke]

I would think so, can't say for sure, I've never done it.

 

[03 tx pwr stroke]

Well this is the planned project for this weekend. Will try to get pics and such.

 

[03 tx pwr stroke]

A screw from Ford and now I won't get my trans until next weekend. ***. Really makes me wish I had the funds to go with JD. SumBish. Hope this thing holds together until then.

 

[ricg]

@03 tx pwr stroke Im about to drop a buddys trans tonight out of his 6.0 f350 he is getting it rebuild from someone local for a GOOD price. If you need a hand next weekend let me know. 979-481-1439..

 

[03 tx pwr stroke]

I may just do that man. Thanks. The plan is to pick it up tomorrow afternoon. Gonna try to get the old one pulled out friday and returned for the core charge, and hopefully have the new one in and truck running Saturday. Best laid plans and all that.