Trans replacement - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

dboyw · 02-02-2012, 05:14 PM

Well, I am working on replacing the transmission. Down to where I just need to remove the transfer case and trans.

Any tips or tricks to make it easier?

Specifically, how do you turn the torque converter/flex plate to remove the bolts? Reinstall the starter and bump the motor?

Thanks again for all the advice and help.

DaveBen · 02-02-2012, 05:22 PM

I would bar the motor over until you get all three flywheel/torque converter bolts out. Make sure you have the keys OUT of the truck or you can start the motor by barring it over. You do not want to start the motor with loose bolts in the torque converter.

Dave

trackspeeder · 02-02-2012, 05:26 PM

You can use a large screwdriver to turn the flexplate.

Or you can use a special tool for turning it.
The screwdriver is cheaper.

DaveBen · 02-02-2012, 06:12 PM

I guess I could have said what to use to pry the flywheel over with. Thanks trackspeeder.

Dave

JLDickmon · 02-02-2012, 08:19 PM

flywheel turners aren't that expensive, but the screwdriver you probably already have..

dboyw · 02-03-2012, 08:41 AM

Thank you all. Off to the trans I go...

dboyw · 02-07-2012, 01:46 PM

Well the nuts are off. I was REALLY surprised at how easy it is to turn the flexplate. Did it with two hands.

Thanks again.

02-02-2012, 05:14 PM	#1
dboyw SDD Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 314 Thanks: 9 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts View Photos By: dboyw	Trans replacement Well, I am working on replacing the transmission. Down to where I just need to remove the transfer case and trans. Any tips or tricks to make it easier? Specifically, how do you turn the torque converter/flex plate to remove the bolts? Reinstall the starter and bump the motor? Thanks again for all the advice and help. __________________ DAN 99.5 F250 CC 4x4 PSD Auto Lariat Home Made Tymar, AIH Plug, ZooDad Mod, WW, G0-5 Coolant, 203* Stat, Billet Housing, Coolant Filter, KCM S.S. HPX, FPR Shimming To 65 lbs, MBRP Cool Duels, CCV Mod, Amsoil Bypass, POR-15 Oil Pan, BTS Trans, Amsoil Torque-Drive Trans Fluid, 6L Trans Cooler, Harpooned Tank, Mag-Hytec Diff Cover with Amsoil Severe Gear, 285s, Custom Bright Box, AC Mod, ISSPRO Gauges, DP Tuner Chip, New Cup Holder(Not Cup Thrower), Excursion Sound Panals, Custom Grill Inserts, Clear Corners, C-BETR mirrors, Rhino Liner, WARN Premium Manual Hubs, Monroe Gas-Magnums, Rear Hellwig Swaybar I think there is more, but I can't remember...

02-02-2012, 05:22 PM	#2
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,869 Thanks: 127 Thanked 506 Times in 489 Posts	I would bar the motor over until you get all three flywheel/torque converter bolts out. Make sure you have the keys OUT of the truck or you can start the motor by barring it over. You do not want to start the motor with loose bolts in the torque converter. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT. Last edited by DaveBen; 02-02-2012 at 05:24 PM.

02-02-2012, 05:26 PM	#3
trackspeeder Toys Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Branford CT Posts: 1,299 Thanks: 1 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts	You can use a large screwdriver to turn the flexplate. Or you can use a special tool for turning it. The screwdriver is cheaper. __________________ 01 F250 XLT 4X4,4R100, Dark Highland Green,Green fuzzy dice,Di Pricol Optix gauges,Dura Lite Air Cleaner with protection,MBRP 4" exhaust,CCV Mod,Oil Guard bypass filter, coolant filter,AIC,XM Satilite radio.Coming soon 6oh CAC, more stuff coming. 90 F350 XLT 4X4, E4OD with mods X4TC Torque Converter ,Peeling Red,Stock Air Cleaner, 3.5" exhaust from above, Dura lift fuel pump, Coming soon, Red fuzzy dice more power and a brain. Easy photo button 08 Arctic Cat 700 Diesel Super Duty 4X4, Smoke added.(Yard goat) My other car is a 1946 Fairmont.

02-02-2012, 06:12 PM	#4
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,869 Thanks: 127 Thanked 506 Times in 489 Posts	I guess I could have said what to use to pry the flywheel over with. Thanks trackspeeder. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

02-02-2012, 08:19 PM	#5
JLDickmon ursus combibo Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 49041 Posts: 3,796 Thanks: 37 Thanked 265 Times in 249 Posts View Photos By: JLDickmon	flywheel turners aren't that expensive, but the screwdriver you probably already have.. __________________ John '99 F250 7.3L auto 4wd CC/SB

02-03-2012, 08:41 AM	#6
dboyw SDD Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 314 Thanks: 9 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts View Photos By: dboyw	Thank you all. Off to the trans I go... __________________ DAN 99.5 F250 CC 4x4 PSD Auto Lariat Home Made Tymar, AIH Plug, ZooDad Mod, WW, G0-5 Coolant, 203* Stat, Billet Housing, Coolant Filter, KCM S.S. HPX, FPR Shimming To 65 lbs, MBRP Cool Duels, CCV Mod, Amsoil Bypass, POR-15 Oil Pan, BTS Trans, Amsoil Torque-Drive Trans Fluid, 6L Trans Cooler, Harpooned Tank, Mag-Hytec Diff Cover with Amsoil Severe Gear, 285s, Custom Bright Box, AC Mod, ISSPRO Gauges, DP Tuner Chip, New Cup Holder(Not Cup Thrower), Excursion Sound Panals, Custom Grill Inserts, Clear Corners, C-BETR mirrors, Rhino Liner, WARN Premium Manual Hubs, Monroe Gas-Magnums, Rear Hellwig Swaybar I think there is more, but I can't remember...

02-07-2012, 01:46 PM	#7
dboyw SDD Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 314 Thanks: 9 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts View Photos By: dboyw	Well the nuts are off. I was REALLY surprised at how easy it is to turn the flexplate. Did it with two hands. Thanks again. __________________ DAN 99.5 F250 CC 4x4 PSD Auto Lariat Home Made Tymar, AIH Plug, ZooDad Mod, WW, G0-5 Coolant, 203* Stat, Billet Housing, Coolant Filter, KCM S.S. HPX, FPR Shimming To 65 lbs, MBRP Cool Duels, CCV Mod, Amsoil Bypass, POR-15 Oil Pan, BTS Trans, Amsoil Torque-Drive Trans Fluid, 6L Trans Cooler, Harpooned Tank, Mag-Hytec Diff Cover with Amsoil Severe Gear, 285s, Custom Bright Box, AC Mod, ISSPRO Gauges, DP Tuner Chip, New Cup Holder(Not Cup Thrower), Excursion Sound Panals, Custom Grill Inserts, Clear Corners, C-BETR mirrors, Rhino Liner, WARN Premium Manual Hubs, Monroe Gas-Magnums, Rear Hellwig Swaybar I think there is more, but I can't remember...

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