96_Lincoln_LSC
Dedicated LVC Member
I have a dilemma, I have a 96 Lincoln Mk8, The trans has Sh!t the bed...
I have aquired a used but lower milage 98 Transmission and want to transplant this into my 96. According to all of my research and Some SPOON Feedings, I have determined that the TCC solenoids and other solenoids, are of the same Ohms rating of the 98 (increased resistance started in 96) older transmissions were 3-5 ohm resistance so They DO require a rewire. anyway, Seems to be 2 Trains of thought on my perticular install.
1. Rewire the transmission to utilize my correct year TCC solenoid as well as all other Solenoids, and re-use the Wiring harness thus no re-pin required as its direct plug and play, This also does mean that because I have a failure of these solenoids in my 96 I can not reuse them and would also have to purchse new Solenoids to ensure they are not a weak point in the upgrade. ( I know they normally do not fail but I dont want to take any chances) Also additional costs of 150.00 on top of the already 500.00 for the used Trans, 120.00 for o-ring, and J-modded seperator plate and filter and all gaskets and seals.
2. Re-Pin the external harness, This would allow me to reuse the known good solenoids already installed in the transmission. I already have the pinout and know which wires to move in the harness, and been told literally 10-15 min of additional work. However the other problem is, This method can cause a ECU Failure if the pins are not correctly setup. Can also cause a solenoid failure if not correctly configured. I cant think of any other reason that this option would be bad IF properly done, Can you?
Which method would you use? Its crunch time as I have all new seals and everything I need to complete this job. I need to know which method is the most preferred, If anyone has the pictures or Pinout already documented that I can match to mine that I hand drew on paper, I would love to match them up to make double sure I have done it correctly.
Thanks
Bill Rice
I have aquired a used but lower milage 98 Transmission and want to transplant this into my 96. According to all of my research and Some SPOON Feedings, I have determined that the TCC solenoids and other solenoids, are of the same Ohms rating of the 98 (increased resistance started in 96) older transmissions were 3-5 ohm resistance so They DO require a rewire. anyway, Seems to be 2 Trains of thought on my perticular install.
1. Rewire the transmission to utilize my correct year TCC solenoid as well as all other Solenoids, and re-use the Wiring harness thus no re-pin required as its direct plug and play, This also does mean that because I have a failure of these solenoids in my 96 I can not reuse them and would also have to purchse new Solenoids to ensure they are not a weak point in the upgrade. ( I know they normally do not fail but I dont want to take any chances) Also additional costs of 150.00 on top of the already 500.00 for the used Trans, 120.00 for o-ring, and J-modded seperator plate and filter and all gaskets and seals.
2. Re-Pin the external harness, This would allow me to reuse the known good solenoids already installed in the transmission. I already have the pinout and know which wires to move in the harness, and been told literally 10-15 min of additional work. However the other problem is, This method can cause a ECU Failure if the pins are not correctly setup. Can also cause a solenoid failure if not correctly configured. I cant think of any other reason that this option would be bad IF properly done, Can you?
Which method would you use? Its crunch time as I have all new seals and everything I need to complete this job. I need to know which method is the most preferred, If anyone has the pictures or Pinout already documented that I can match to mine that I hand drew on paper, I would love to match them up to make double sure I have done it correctly.
Thanks
Bill Rice