Intro to this transmission-based "Web-a-zine":
- My reasons for creating this page, my repair philosophy, and other "ramblings" from the author.
The Basics
- Product test: The "Interceptor" for the E40D transmission in the '89, and newer, Ford Trucks.
- What RPM's will my engine be turning at a specific cruising speed, with a given gear ratio?
- Hardware; threads, and types.
- Transmission Diagnosis: The "secret formula" to figuring out the actual cost of a repair.
- Electronic Workbench: The Basics on Electricity... We've gotta' start somewhere...
- Drive-train Basics Caution: this article is very basic and may cause drowsiness if you are semi-familiar with automotive mechanics.
- Lock-up Torqueconverters Go ahead. . . give it a try. It's the basics on lock-ups but stay tuned; In the future I will provide more in-depth articles on specific manufacture's lock-up torque converters. . . or maybe even the Subaru Justy that we just had in our shop. YEESH!
- The Basics: Band Adjustment
- TV cable adjustment: I have had lots of mail about this
- Should I install a newer "overdrive type" transmission in my older vehicle?
- How do I install a 700 transmission in a "non-700 vehicle"?
- More Basics: Planetary units
- More basics: part 2 Automatic transmission simplified hydraulic system, with PICTURES!
- More basics: part 3 Shift Quality
- More basics: Lockup torque converter clutch application.
- Ever had a GM transaxle that stalls the engine when you come to a stop?
- Servicing your automatic transmission. What is involved?
- What is "The Perfect Shift"?
- What ratio should I change to, in my vehicle?
- What is the "best transmission"?
More advanced "stuff"
- E40D transmissions: common complaints and cures. Caution: this article makes the assumption that you are familiar with automatic transmissions and rebuilding procedures. Enter at your own risk!
- Differential Setup Time to install new bearings in that differential? Here are some tips that I hope will help.
- Taurus/Sable lube tips
- 700r4 overhaul tips
- Borg Warner 1356 (Ford Truck) Transfercase tips
- Gm 440T4 (Front Wheel Drive 4-speed Automatic) downshift clunk examined...
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Written by Ken Bachellerie. Copyright © 1997. All rights reserved. Do not duplicate or redistribute in any form, without permission from the author.