Truck is coming alone nicely! Whets did you get those headlights at?

 

https://www.f150online.com/forums/pa...te-set-up.html

 

Just received the LISLE 65600 Spark Plug Extraction Tool from UPS.

Planning on replacing spark plugs next week. I have been told to also replace the spark plug boots as well so I will be changing both.

 

Vacuumed the truck and did a small detail job.

Here are some before photos (Very dusty).












Here are some after photos (Will do a full detail once I get leather seats installed):

 

These decals came from the previous owner. I'm not a big fan of dealership decals so I decided to remove them.

Here are before pictures:






Here is an after picture:

 

Picked this transmission up several weeks ago.

Came from a 2007 F150 Lariat with the 5.4L. Only had 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
Was a roll-over but the transmission itself is not damaged.

Picture of the torque converter (Got a new one. Will not be reusing this one).



Picture of the transmission, transfer case and front driveshaft.



Another angle:

 

The next bit is extremely picture intensive.

Completed LED tail light bulb conversion (1 bulb = Taillight + Turn Signal + Brakes).

I installed the EP27 flasher by Novita and I do not get any hyperflashes.

Pictures:

Left is old halogen. Right is LED.



Left - Halogen brake light. Right - LED brake light.



Left - Halogen sideview.



Right - LED sideview.



Nightview LEDs

 

Daytime view of LEDs.



This picture was helpful in locating the connector (blue). Mine had a blue relay installed.







Finally, a couple of pictures of the truck:

 

I don't have hyperflash issues on the LEDs.

Here's a video of how it works.

 

Transmission rebuild 99% complete (will explain below). Picture intensive.

Let's start with the rebuilt torque converters. (Left = old, Right - Rebuilt).

 

Disclosure: It took about 12 hours worth of work due to lack of organization (going by memory from removal) as well as a lack of experience. This is the first time I've ever been involved in any transmission related work. (Didn't even have the transmission repair manual at the acreage which I paid $40 for). Disassembly took 4 hours. If I were to do it again, it would take roughly 2-3 hours for disassembly and reassembly. The 12 hours include the disassembly and reassembly roughly 2-3 times (not all the way through) due to forgetting to put a bearing in, reverse band, etc).

The transmission is a newer one. Here's the build date sticker. Came from an '07 F150 (roll-over) no damage to the transmission. 120,000km and all highway KM from Calgary to Edmonton. I was extremely lucky to pick up the transmission for a measly $300.00. All the components look brand new.




Transmission on workbench



Transmission pump removed:







Laid out seals for easy access. As well as pictures of clutch packs and steel plates.

 

Pan removed



This is why the rebuild is only 99% finished. This component came damaged. At first, it looked like it might have been a 1-piece unit including the control module it connects to (I'm guessing minimum $1000 replacement part). Luckily, it's not and I will be replacing it with the module in my current transmission on the truck.







Plate removed



Small filter inside the transmission. Again this looks almost brand new.



Also (picture from Youtube as I forgot to take a picture), this transmission had the additional internal 1-2 accumulator bottom spring. Earlier models (the current transmission in my truck where it does not reverse) did not have the internal spring. On earlier models, the 1-2 accumulator outer spring had the tendency to break which would cause the transmission to jump from 2nd to 3rd gear as well as cause the 2nd gear to slip frequently.

 

I believe this is the output shaft.










It houses the intermediate clutches and plates as well as the overdrive band.

 

I admire your willingness to go all in without experience. I'm sure you did some research but a tranny is something I would gladly pay to get rebuilt lol

 

Reverse input drum housing. It houses the reverse input clutches and plates.