Recent content by pbwcr

Yes high ZDDP. Great for a diesel motor, not so great for a 351 gas motor. Better was is to use 10w30 and add your own ZDDP. That is what a lot of us did before better oil options became available.

I new it was coming and by searching I found there are many oil choices that have even greater wear protection than the ones with ZDDP. Many of the choices with superior wear protection are European certified (ACEA). However there are still good choices with good USA oils. Turns out there good...

I did not know about radiators with trans cooler in hot side. I wonder about the theory of that? I guess for really cold environment like the artic?

Note: While the Explorer serpentine system uses a reverse-rotation water pump (the pump pulley spins counter-clockwise due to the routing of the belt), the internal engine coolant flow relative to the radiator does not reverse—hot coolant goes out to the top radiator hose, and cool fluid enters...

Just sqying Yes, divorce the trans line from the radiator and use an external cooler of your choice and control the ATF flow and temp with one of the various thermostats. The stat will keep the temps at the proper trans temp. All three of my off road automatic rigs were set up that way. I agree...

For those that have the Explorer front dress a solution for lots of air movement is the Motorcraft YA220 fan and a HD clutch. A proven high flow setup provided you have a proper fit for the sealed shroud. Choose a clutch that accommodates the available space and it to too long. (My choice was a...

no FSB I am referring to the a external cooler mounted in front of the radiator

The 96 with tow package has good tranny cooler that fits nicely in front of the EB radiator Two if them will also fit.

I tried several ways for a tranny cooler. Some were very expensive. Then I studied my 96 Bronco with the HD cooling.( tow Package. A quick trip to he junk yard and picked up several . Discarded the ones with leaks of bent fins. Also I got the associated tubing so I would not have to search for...

Hi Fishinman, Nice find for the fan What do you use for the sensor temperature to operate the fan?

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Trevor The 4R70W as well as a E4OD with a stand alone controller should be directly applicable to a 300 I6. Sure beats any manual trans. The transfer that came with those two automatics would be applicable.

Any suggestions for an automatic and teh 300-6?

Mustanggarage has an excellent comparison and I agree with his comments. I might add the RSE for a 4 door needs to have the heavy plate reinforcement to avoid rock damage. The 2 doors likely do not need the reinforcement based on my experience. And the AMPs are always plated with ice and mud...

Pretty much required to monitor trans temp. Monitor stat for your cooler with a smart T gauge looking at the pan temp. Set the gauge to turn on a red light when T exceeds your preset temp.