Help Identify this trans part - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

VA-Mach1 · 03-05-2016, 05:31 PM

I dropped the pan today on the 4R70W that I bought. It came out of a 03 Marauder. Found this yellow plastic item. What is it? Why is it laying in the pan? What does it mean for the condition of the trans. I'm worried, and can not figure out where is supposed to go.

logan03co · 03-05-2016, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by VA-Mach1

I dropped the pan today on the 4R70W that I bought. It came out of a 03 Marauder. Found this yellow plastic item. What is it? Why is it laying in the pan? What does it mean for the condition of the trans. I'm worried, and can not figure out where is supposed to go.

That yellow plug was installed at the Ford assembly plant.

It's basically to prevent spills during the installation process.

Later on during assembly, when they install the dipstick tube it pushes that out into the transmission pan.

Nothing to worry about - it's 100% normal for a transmission that hasn't had work performed on it previously. Toss it & enjoy! lol

SLO-RIDE · 03-05-2016, 05:52 PM

Just to reassure you, he is right on the money. I had the same thing and rushed to the Ford dealer to find out.

VA-Mach1 · 03-05-2016, 05:59 PM

Thank you both, a lot. That is so good the hear. I was really worried. I will move on now

lcaptmorg · 03-05-2016, 11:17 PM

Your trans is gonna blow up

VA-Mach1 · 03-06-2016, 12:26 AM

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Your trans is gonna blow up

WWHaaaaaaat? It already did. The plastic junk is the parachute that brought the bomb into a slow landing explosion.

Darrin · 03-06-2016, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by VA-Mach1

I dropped the pan today on the 4R70W that I bought. It came out of a 03 Marauder.

You're not going to try and put that Marauder transmission in your Mach are you?

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VA-Mach1 · 03-06-2016, 10:33 AM

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You're not going to try and put that Marauder transmission in your Mach are you?

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Yes. Why? I know I have to change the dipstick tube and the shift lever on the side. Is there anything else?

Darrin · 03-06-2016, 10:45 AM

Yeah, before you go taking anything apart it might be a good idea to take a tape measure and measure the length of both of those transmissions. You'll see the problem then

VA-Mach1 · 03-06-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrin

Yeah, before you go taking anything apart it might be a good idea to take a tape measure and measure the length of both of those transmissions. You'll see the problem then

Yup I see. Just measured a v6 4r70w at the junk yard. The Marauder is almost a inch longer. If that is the only difference I'll get the driveshaft shortened.

Darrin · 03-06-2016, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by VA-Mach1

Yup I see. Just measured a v6 4r70w at the junk yard. The Marauder is almost a inch longer. If that is the only difference I'll get the driveshaft shortened.

As long as your car is an 04 then that is really the only difference. Just didn't want you to be all ready and then have to wait to sort it out.

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VA-Mach1 · 03-06-2016, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrin

As long as your car is an 04 then that is really the only difference. Just didn't want you to be all ready and then have to wait to sort it out.

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No. My Mach1 is a 03. The motor and trans I'm installing is from a 03 Marauder.

Any help is appreciated.

Darrin · 03-06-2016, 06:59 PM

Its a simple change in the tune to use the 04 transmission in an 03. Your tuner should know what to do.

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VA-Mach1 · 03-06-2016, 07:18 PM

I'll be converting from 5speed to a full manual vb.

Darrin · 03-06-2016, 07:38 PM

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I'll be converting from 5speed to a full manual vb.

I'm fully aware if that. Just trying to help.

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VA-Mach1 · 03-06-2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrin

I'm fully aware if that. Just trying to help.

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I figured you did. I just didn't really understand what you are getting at about the tune from 03 to 04. You have been very helpful, thank you.

If changing from a manual to auto will I need a tune so the motor will idle in gear? I didn't plan on having to get a tune going from manual to auto but will be getting a tune later on when the Vortech SC gets installed.

Darrin · 03-06-2016, 08:26 PM

What were you planning to do for a speedo signal?

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VA-Mach1 · 03-07-2016, 08:10 AM

If the plug is the same on the manual and auto I'm just gonna plug it up. Or change the plug if different.

Darrin · 03-07-2016, 08:21 AM

So that will get you connected. That part will plug in.

What were your plans to address the differences between the signal output of the manual and automatic transmission when it comes to that sensor?

D

VA-Mach1 · 03-07-2016, 08:46 AM

I think the signal will be the same. A Mach and Marauder both came with 3:55 gears. If it turns out to be different I already have a Ford recalibration tool installed from when I went to 4:10 gears that will adjust the signal as needed.

03-05-2016, 05:31 PM	#1
VA-Mach1 Mach & Cheese Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 797	Help Identify this trans part I dropped the pan today on the 4R70W that I bought. It came out of a 03 Marauder. Found this yellow plastic item. What is it? Why is it laying in the pan? What does it mean for the condition of the trans. I'm worried, and can not figure out where is supposed to go.

03-05-2016, 05:52 PM	#3
SLO-RIDE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Turbotville, PA Posts: 211	Re: Help Identify this trans part Just to reassure you, he is right on the money. I had the same thing and rushed to the Ford dealer to find out.

03-05-2016, 05:59 PM	#4
VA-Mach1 Mach & Cheese Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 797	Re: Help Identify this trans part Thank you both, a lot. That is so good the hear. I was really worried. I will move on now

03-05-2016, 11:17 PM	#5
lcaptmorg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,086	Re: Help Identify this trans part Your trans is gonna blow up __________________ 03 We call her Hooker. Stock Long Block 301/310 12.08@110 1.58 60ft 4400da Cams and intake 365/338 SAE 11.73@115 1.54 60ft @3400 ft DA 13.6:1 Cornfed NA 5.0 497/421 SAE 10.66@128 1.42 60ft 3000ft DA

03-06-2016, 10:45 AM	#9
Darrin Transmission guy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mooresville, IN Posts: 537	Re: Help Identify this trans part Yeah, before you go taking anything apart it might be a good idea to take a tape measure and measure the length of both of those transmissions. You'll see the problem then __________________ BCA Transmissions

03-06-2016, 06:59 PM	#13
Darrin Transmission guy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mooresville, IN Posts: 537	Re: Help Identify this trans part Its a simple change in the tune to use the 04 transmission in an 03. Your tuner should know what to do. D __________________ BCA Transmissions

03-06-2016, 07:18 PM	#14
VA-Mach1 Mach & Cheese Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 797	Re: Help Identify this trans part I'll be converting from 5speed to a full manual vb.

03-06-2016, 08:26 PM	#17
Darrin Transmission guy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mooresville, IN Posts: 537	Re: Help Identify this trans part What were you planning to do for a speedo signal? D __________________ BCA Transmissions

03-07-2016, 08:10 AM	#18
VA-Mach1 Mach & Cheese Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 797	Re: Help Identify this trans part If the plug is the same on the manual and auto I'm just gonna plug it up. Or change the plug if different.

03-07-2016, 08:21 AM	#19
Darrin Transmission guy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mooresville, IN Posts: 537	Re: Help Identify this trans part So that will get you connected. That part will plug in. What were your plans to address the differences between the signal output of the manual and automatic transmission when it comes to that sensor? D __________________ BCA Transmissions

03-07-2016, 08:46 AM	#20
VA-Mach1 Mach & Cheese Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 797	Re: Help Identify this trans part I think the signal will be the same. A Mach and Marauder both came with 3:55 gears. If it turns out to be different I already have a Ford recalibration tool installed from when I went to 4:10 gears that will adjust the signal as needed.

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