Anduiril
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- Orlando, Fl
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- 92 Explorer 4x4
Well I have decided I'm finally going to rebuild my A4LD for my '92 Ex (it was bought with trans problems for $250 as a project vehicle last year). This is my first ever trans rebuild but thanks to :notworthy: Glacier and Brain's threads I'm sure I can do it. I have a second trans which I think I'll probably end up doing as a Frankentranny but I want to get one rebuild under my belt before I attempt it. Also I'm going to need the Ex drivable for that project.
I'm still trying to get some of the specialty tools I'm going to need for the re-assembly. I got 93 Ford factory reference manual (It was written for Europe so the part numbers might not be the same but I don't know what the difference might be). I'm thinking about ordering the ATSG update manual, but I don't know if I need it. Thoughts anyone???
Here are a couple photos of the tranny (I haven't even cleaned it yet).
I found some pieces of what appears to have been a spring in the pan (no pic), which is why I bought the other trans (which doesn't work either). With it out I found another reason for the transmission not working properly. The electrical connector the the 3-4 shift and TCC lockup solenoids is melted along with some of the wires in the wiring harness. The arrow in this photo is pointing to where the connector should be.
I'm an electronics technician so replacing the wiring won't be a problem, but I'm not sure if I need to go out and find the plug and wiring harness connector or create one.
I will be taking lots of pics along the way so I can remember where things go and stuff, but I only plan on posting the pics of things I have a question about or I find interesting. IF anyone wants to see a pic just let me know.
I am only going to be working on this during my weekends (Sun-Tues) so this is going to be couple month project. Thanks in advance for any advice and help that I know I'm going to receive.
Edit. I decided to start keeping track of all the damaged parts that need to be replaced.
Overdrive snap ring retainer Old one failed and going to get new version.
New OD Drum Destroyed because snap ring came loose.
New HD OD Planetary Better safe than sorry and gonna get an HD one
New OD sprag Old one looks damaged
New Castle washer It's a cheap replacement and can't hurt
I'm still trying to get some of the specialty tools I'm going to need for the re-assembly. I got 93 Ford factory reference manual (It was written for Europe so the part numbers might not be the same but I don't know what the difference might be). I'm thinking about ordering the ATSG update manual, but I don't know if I need it. Thoughts anyone???
Here are a couple photos of the tranny (I haven't even cleaned it yet).
I found some pieces of what appears to have been a spring in the pan (no pic), which is why I bought the other trans (which doesn't work either). With it out I found another reason for the transmission not working properly. The electrical connector the the 3-4 shift and TCC lockup solenoids is melted along with some of the wires in the wiring harness. The arrow in this photo is pointing to where the connector should be.
I'm an electronics technician so replacing the wiring won't be a problem, but I'm not sure if I need to go out and find the plug and wiring harness connector or create one.
I will be taking lots of pics along the way so I can remember where things go and stuff, but I only plan on posting the pics of things I have a question about or I find interesting. IF anyone wants to see a pic just let me know.
I am only going to be working on this during my weekends (Sun-Tues) so this is going to be couple month project. Thanks in advance for any advice and help that I know I'm going to receive.
Edit. I decided to start keeping track of all the damaged parts that need to be replaced.
Overdrive snap ring retainer Old one failed and going to get new version.
New OD Drum Destroyed because snap ring came loose.
New HD OD Planetary Better safe than sorry and gonna get an HD one
New OD sprag Old one looks damaged
New Castle washer It's a cheap replacement and can't hurt