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Guys (and gals), I need to ask for opinions and help again. I have all parts required to make the 700R4 swap, but now I simply cannot find a transmission shop I can get comfortable with. So, I am seriously considering doing the work myself. But here's the rub - I have never swapped a transmission before. I have always done my own mechanic work, and have a great warm shop and a complete set of tools. I don't have a lift, so if I tackle this endeavor I will be riding my creeper throughout the whole process. I have no problem with disassembly and removal of the existing components, but it's the correct installation and start-up of the 700R4 which is causing some consternation in my gut. Because the 700R4 swap-process is not covered in any TM, I must seek out and request the advice of others who have performed this task.
Based on what I have learned so far, everything should bolt up with no problem. I ordered the 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives with the heavy duty diesel torque converter and Advance Adapters 32-spline output shaft to properly mate with my NP208 transfer case. Bowtie included the brake light unlock switch and I found a NOS flex plate on Fleabay. Also found an OEM aluminum flywheel cover, which I media-blasted to as-new condition, and bought a shiny stainless firewall-mount flexible dipstick. My ultra-rare TV bracket has been media-blasted and painted. So I am ready to disconnect the batteries, drain the fluids, and begin disassembly, but I'm gonna need help and guidance to get everything back together correctly.
So with a truck-load of humility, I am asking for advice.
Based on what I have learned so far, everything should bolt up with no problem. I ordered the 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives with the heavy duty diesel torque converter and Advance Adapters 32-spline output shaft to properly mate with my NP208 transfer case. Bowtie included the brake light unlock switch and I found a NOS flex plate on Fleabay. Also found an OEM aluminum flywheel cover, which I media-blasted to as-new condition, and bought a shiny stainless firewall-mount flexible dipstick. My ultra-rare TV bracket has been media-blasted and painted. So I am ready to disconnect the batteries, drain the fluids, and begin disassembly, but I'm gonna need help and guidance to get everything back together correctly.
So with a truck-load of humility, I am asking for advice.