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gomobius
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• Granger, IN, USA |
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 Posted:9/2/2003 16:37 |
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After talking with gearman I decided to have a transgo "tugger" shift kit installed. His knowledge and advice are unsurpassed. I talked with a quality transmission shop in my local area that has experience installing these shift kits and they quoted me $600.00, however they said my T/C would work fine and I did not need change it. Ron's recent post has me concered on what I should do about my T/C and having that diode checked out. Give me some help gearman, the trans shop had to order the kit and said it would be a week so I have some time before they install the kit.
Thanks gomobius
2000 LTD 4X4 V10, Transgo Tugger Shiftkit, Auburn limited slip, poly bushings, helwig anti sway bar, ranchos, centermatics,kevlar brake hoses,and a cool looking SUPERFORD.ORG sticker |
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gearman
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• los Angeles, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/22/2003 |
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Posted:9/2/2003 17:17 |
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gomobius
i forgot what year your X is. if its an early 01, you have the bad diode. Your local dealer can tell you from your Vin#. i dont know how many miles you have on the X and dont know if you tow or not. your converter may be alright (but who can see inside?) i think the comment made by your trans shop might be a little hasty or he just hasnt had that much experience with the Ford diesels.
i would say if the mileage is not to high and there is no metal on the magnet in the bottom of the pan , you are probably alright. make sure your trans shop orders the TransGo lock-up valve along with the tugger kit. that will save a lot of wear and tear on the converter and you will love the feel. good luck, and if you have any other questions dont hesitate to ask.
mike
01 excursion psd hellwig rear stabalizer 285 michelins suncoast converter transmission custom built with Transgo shift kit,by me.
TTS computer chip,next mod-TTS exhaust system
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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Posted:9/3/2003 11:21 |
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Hey Gearman !!!
Don't have a tranny question, but
kudo's to you for offering so much help to all that come by !!!
I for one appreciate it !
Hope it nets you some 'real' business !!! Just think of it as advertising !
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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gomobius
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• Granger, IN, USA |
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Posted:9/3/2003 12:14 |
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Thanks Mike, I will make sure the transgo lock-up valve is also installed with the kit and hopefully the T/C is ok, if not I will have that replaced also.
Thanks for your advice.
gomobius 
2000 LTD 4X4 V10, Transgo Tugger Shiftkit, Auburn limited slip, poly bushings, helwig anti sway bar, ranchos, centermatics,kevlar brake hoses,and a cool looking SUPERFORD.ORG sticker |
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gearman
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• los Angeles, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/22/2003 |
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Posted:9/3/2003 12:55 |
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JohnBoy
thanks for the complement i really enjoy helping and answering questions. i want to make sure the right info gets out there. i feel like i have a home here. i tried to help on dieselstop.com and got railroaded when i butted heads with a Ford trans. engineer. the guys over there said i didnt know squat cause i only had 4 posts.  so i left  now im happy  
regards, mike
01 excursion psd hellwig rear stabalizer 285 michelins suncoast converter transmission custom built with Transgo shift kit,by me.
TTS computer chip,next mod-TTS exhaust system
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birdman127
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• baltimore, MD, USA |
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• Registered on 10/13/2002 |
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Posted:9/3/2003 14:18 |
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| Quote: | Hey Gearman !!!
Don't have a tranny question, but
kudo's to you for offering so much help to all that come by !!!
I for one appreciate it !
Hope it nets you some 'real' business !!! Just think of it as advertising ! |
You da man Mike! I too agree that your help has been great to read! If you only had a shop here on the east coast!
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Scott
2000 ltd 6.8 V10*4.30LS*
Lots of mods
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/3/2003 |
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Posted:9/3/2003 14:53 |
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And the midwest, Mike. Thanks for all the help  As for Dieselstop.com, Had the same thing happen to me. Tried to help somebody and got slammed. Havn`t been back since 
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:9/5/2003 00:55 |
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| Quote: | JohnBoy
thanks for the complement i really enjoy helping and answering questions. i want to make sure the right info gets out there. i feel like i have a home here. i tried to help on dieselstop.com and got railroaded when i butted heads with a Ford trans. engineer. the guys over there said i didnt know squat cause i only had 4 posts. so i left now im happy
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I don't trust anybody who has less than 500 posts!!!! LOL
I second the above posts...you need a shop in the midwest. 
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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Posted:9/7/2003 03:18 |
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| Quote: | I don't trust anybody who has less than 500 posts!!!! LOL
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Uh-oh...
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2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo)
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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Posted:9/7/2003 17:38 |
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Forget it Johnboy, he`s got over 600 now
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