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Bronco has 107K and I’m doing a bunch of updates and upgrades. I wasn’t planning much past an additional cooler and to replace with a deep pan from B&M and an updated filter from Ford. I’m planning on just dropping the pan replace filter and pan and top off with fresh fluid.

But, my magnet looked like this

 

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As I cleaned the magnet with a sacrificial t-shirt and brake cleaner, I started to doubt my plan and am considering just pulling the trans and have it rebuilt.

the fluid is still a nice red and smells like proper halitosis like ATF (no burned smell at all). Shifted fine. Never gave me any reason to doubt my plan. Not sure what to think, to be honest.

 

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Run it till it breaks.

I’ll probably just run what I got, but…. Im already pulling the long block to reseal. Now would be an ideal time to yank the trans and it not be a huge deal

 

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Is that B&M pan for an E4OD? It doesn't look like the correct shape or bolt pattern.

It’s this one, but am adding a moroso gasket. Learned to love those pan gaskets…

E4OD/4R100 Transmission Pan - Broncograveyard.com

B&M E4OD/4R1005R100 Torque Shift 5-speed deep transmission pan.br cast aluminum construction.br 3.5 quart extra capacity.br vented ribs for extra cooling and strength. drain plug.br Complete with gasket and mounting hardware.br Fits E4OD/4R100/5R100 transmission only br br Can be identified by...

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Also this filter

E4OD/4R100/5R100, Transmission Pan Filter - Broncograveyard.com

This is the filter that must be used with part number 31180.

shop.broncograveyard.com

 

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Consider upgrading the line size and cooler size (over oem). That's where the e4od is lacking compared to the newer transmissions that last longer because of better cooling. Seattle FSB has a line upgrade write up.

Not a bad idea, found a post from him about the 6an lines/fittings. Thanks

 

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I went to two trans shops and talked to them about what I found, and they both said as long as there weren’t solid chunks of metal or clutch material present in the pan, the fluid that came out was in good shape and the fact it didn’t display bad symptoms prior to dropping the pan, neither recommended rebuilding. Good, actual Mercon V (not suitable in place of Mercon V stuff) should be the ticket.

I’m going to assume everything is fine, for now.

 

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While you have it a part install a punisher valve body

I saw your review, I see how much Lightning guys love them and sending Paul an email now. Thanks for the tip!