Off topic - Ford a4ld question
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Off topic - Ford a4ld question
No luck on the Ford forums, so I'm wondering if anyone here is experienced with this transmission.
I'm replacing the transmission in an 88 Ranger. (floor shifter, linkage operated) The replacement came from a cable operated Explorer. The manual shift lever at the transmission is different, and points down instead of up. I want to put the old lever on the new transmission.
It appeared that changing the lever would be simple until I discovered the retaining pin that holds it in the case. The pin fits in a blind hole, so it has to be pulled out. They don't leave you much pin to work with there, and even a gentle attempt with vicegrips did more harm than good.
I'm at the point of drilling the case from the opposite side so that I can drive the pin out. Open to alternative suggestions.
I'm replacing the transmission in an 88 Ranger. (floor shifter, linkage operated) The replacement came from a cable operated Explorer. The manual shift lever at the transmission is different, and points down instead of up. I want to put the old lever on the new transmission.
It appeared that changing the lever would be simple until I discovered the retaining pin that holds it in the case. The pin fits in a blind hole, so it has to be pulled out. They don't leave you much pin to work with there, and even a gentle attempt with vicegrips did more harm than good.
I'm at the point of drilling the case from the opposite side so that I can drive the pin out. Open to alternative suggestions.
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I have no tech help to offer, but I do have a newly rebuilt a4ld I bought from Advance Auto a couple years ago, it has less than 10k on it, and shifts like a beartrap. FIRM. I believe it is the 'single-solenoid' type, and if it would do you any good, I'd part with it for $500. It cost $1400, and came with a brand new torque converter. It was behind the 2.3L
in my 89 Mustang. I have that motor also. Best of luck on your repairs. Eric W.
in my 89 Mustang. I have that motor also. Best of luck on your repairs. Eric W.
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Yeah, I keep putting off getting a set of those bits.
Drilling the pin itself was an option, but because of its small diameter (.115) I was afraid to try it. Instead I scoped it out and drilled an access hole from the other side and tapped the pin out with a small punch. Obviously I'll now have to plug the hole I made with something, but it was a quick and dirty solution that worked well.
Drilling the pin itself was an option, but because of its small diameter (.115) I was afraid to try it. Instead I scoped it out and drilled an access hole from the other side and tapped the pin out with a small punch. Obviously I'll now have to plug the hole I made with something, but it was a quick and dirty solution that worked well.
