5r55e Problem Saga (merged thread) PROBLEM SOLVED !

[Bigg_billy]

Here's what I like, nice and easy:

http://www.superior-transmission.com/products/problem_solvers/k032_cnts.htm

 

[BrooklynBay]

Large drip pan funnels allow you to use a regular pan:

 

[bustdnukls]

Thanks for your support. I couldn't wait to get home from work and see if you responded! I'm ordering a gasket and shift kit tonight (already have the B&M drain plug). I'm hopeful that it's the gasket because when I first dropped the pan to check the solenoids, several of the bolts were not torqued to spec. I'll keep all posted on my success or disappointment!
Bill (bustdknukls)

 

[BrooklynBay]

You could get the separator plates with bonded gaskets.

 

[bustdnukls]

Where? From Ford? Couldn't find on aftermarket sites. How much?

 

[bustdnukls]

This looks like the patent for the subject control system:
http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/5612874-fulltext.html
My research for tonight!

 

[Glacier991]

Torrie at FastPartsNetwork can get you the correct sep plate and FORD TSB mod kit, or your local FORD dealer can as well. It is about $30 for the plate and kit.

Thanks for that fascinating link.

[ALLBERT !! Here is some of what you wanted to know... now this is not the 5R55E patent, obviously, but is does describe the system used there.]

 

[BrooklynBay]

Thanks for posting a link to that website! It has a lot of useful information. As far as sources on those separator plates, check WWW.FastPartsNetwork.Com, WWW.BulkPart.Com, WWW.Axiom.Com, and WWW.TransmissionPartsUSA.Com.

 

[bustdnukls]

5R55E O/D Problem Solved

Thanks for posting a link to that website! It has a lot of useful information. As far as sources on those separator plates, check WWW.FastPartsNetwork.Com, WWW.BulkPart.Com, WWW.Axiom.Com, and WWW.TransmissionPartsUSA.Com.

Hopefully, this is the final installment of this saga! I installed the Transgo shift kit, new EPC solenoid, gaskets, and the B&M drain plug today. I ordered my parts from WWW.TransmissionPartsUSA.Com because I had good service from them on the OSS sensor and Axiom took a week to give me a logon password. The VB was very dirty, but no sign of a blown gasket. I did find the small piston/plug behind the coast solenoid had slipped out from the L retainer and was ****eyed in the bore, keeping the solenoid from fully seating. Also, the front band was about a turn too loose. Glacier991's photos of the L retainer locations and the relief valves were a godsend! On the test drives, the tranny shifted smoothly into O/D and RPMs dropped down to 1600 at 50 mph and 2500 at 70 mph. Can't wait to check the gas mileage improvement. Total cost of repair was $225 including two fluid changes.

I want to especially thank Dogfriend, Allbert, Brooklyn Bay, Bigg Billy, and Glacier991 for the great advice (hope I didn't miss anybody!).