April 13, 2006

Alignment hopefully solves hub problem

Alignment hopefully solves hub problem Continuous A4LD torque converter hub failures was brought to attention. In his email he questioned why his converter supplier repeatedly has […]
April 13, 2006

Converter Bushing Failure & Seal Blowout

Premature Converter Bushing Failure & Seal Blowout 2.8, 2.9, and 4.0 Engines Premature wear or a repeat failure of the converter hub, bellhousing bushing, converter seal […]
April 10, 2006

Ford AX4N/AX4S

Ford AX4N/AX4S Ford AX4N/AX4S Most commonly used in… …1994 and newer Taurus, Sable and Windsta   Most common areas of concern should be… …proper T.I.R. (bushing […]
April 9, 2006

4R100 frustrate rebuilders

4R100 converter continues to frustrate rebuilders A few rebuilders in the Northern part of the country seem to have one thing in common: Cold-weather morning clutch […]
April 9, 2006

Converter slippage appears

Converter slippage appeared on rebuilt converter. Paul from A-1 Transmission in Florida asks about his torque converter on the Ford 4R100 transmission with a 7.3L Turbo […]
April 9, 2006

Hub failure

AXODE hub failure examined by the TCRA Example of copper brazing, and the detail that goes into to each unit. Example of copper brazing, and the […]
April 9, 2006

Clutch clearance and fluids.

Fords new torque converter requires special attention in the areas of clutch clearance and fluids. The TorquShift Transmission, or otherwise known as the 5R110W, is Ford’s […]
April 6, 2006

Doing it right the first time

Rebuilders benefit by doing it right the first time Broken damper spring Damage caused by improper application . While the number of E4OD/4R100 converter comebacks continue […]