Just got the kit for my 99' F150 and wondered if any one had done this particular install before. The instructions look good enough, but I was wondering what I could use to take out the 1-2 Accumulator without having to buy the specialty tool from Ford. It said that an experienced tech could remove it without the servo tool, but with what his teeth? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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1999 F150,SC,Flareside, 5.4,Auto,4x4 Sport Package(No Chrome!),16X8 ARE Silver Nitros, 305-70-16 Wrangler ATS,Billet Grill, Modified 97' Borla side exit exhaust, Airforce 1 FIPK.

 

We build a different version of the 4R70W at Sharonville, I'll walk down to that line and ask a repairman over there to show me what this entails, take a few out myself and get back to you in a day or two.
Good enough?
Hope it helps, I'll post soon,

G

 

HI!... AUKAI : All you need is a pair of good "SNAP RING" pliers to get the snap ring out that holds the 1-2 accumulator. That's what I used when I installed my BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit. The pliers cost about $10 at your local hardware store.

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NEAL " THE H.P FREAK"
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), fiberglass smooth wiper cowl (painted OXFORD WHITE), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, 3 AUTOMETER guage pods, filled with tranny temp, engine temp, and oil preasure AUTOMETER "PHANTOM" guages,custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit (on stage 5 setting)BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS, custom tig welded and ported JBA "JET BLACK coated headers, twin DERALE 16 INCH ELECTRIC FANS, PERMA COOL 14"/10" tranny cooler with 10" electric fan, custom ported (STOCK) throttle body, custom digital air intake temp sensor, custom ported TB intake elbow, relocated ATS.


FUTURE MODS : FORD SVT 24LB INJECTORS, CUSTOM SUPERCHIP FLIP-CHIP, BBK 75MM THROTTLE BODY, 80MM PRO-M MASS AIR METER, AADI F1 RAM AIR HOOD WITH CUSTOM FABRICATED RAM AIR SET-UP, CAL-TRAC TRACTION BARS, EXTRUDE HONED INTAKE MANIFOLD, SHM CUSTOM FUEL RAILS, SHM "RACE WATER PUMP, 90/10 FRONT CE SHOCKS, 70/30 REAR CE SHOCKS, BELL TECH 2/4 DROP, EXPEDITION CENTER CONSOLE, HARLEY DAVISON F-150, LOWER FRONT VALANCE (painted oxford white) and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA SUPERCHARGER.

ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 330H.P / 425ft/lbs of torque.

CURRENT PERFORMANCE : 1/4 MILE - 14.53E.T * MPH - 93.00 * 0-60MPH - 5.8 * 1/8 MILE - 9.2 * 60 FT - 2.0

OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc

 

Thanks for the replys on the shift kit, appreciate the help. I can't wait to get up to my elbows in trans fluid.

 

Neal's right, a regular pair of snap ring pliers will work okay, they use a set of "ring pliers" to remove them at work, but I use regualr snap ring pliers to remove similar parts on the 4R100.
If you're having trouble with it, I have a special service for all residents of your state, you pay to bring me there, and I'll fix the transmision for free!

Hope this helps,let me know if you want me to come fix it,

G

 

Factory_Tech thats a pretty good service deal. I'll have to look that one up in my owners manual. By the way how well does a lightning supercharger and intercooler fit into a suitcase?

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1999 F150,SC,Flareside, 5.4,Auto,4x4 Sport Package(No Chrome!),16X8 ARE Silver Nitros, 305-70-16 Wrangler ATS,Billet Grill, Modified 97' Borla side exit exhaust, Airforce 1 FIPK.