Technical Bulletin #290

Transmission: E4OD
Subject: Pump Modification
Application: Ford
Issue Date: 1995

E4OD
Pump Modification
The following pump modifications are
recommended for improving lubrication
and converter clutch apply.

STEP 1 Remove the O/D planetary lube

plug. This can be done by driving the plug
into its bore until it comes out the other
side, or it can be pulled out with a screw
Comes
extractor (figure 1). out
Plug here
Figure 1

Install plug
here

STEP 2 Plug the hole as shown in figure

two-then stake the plug in place. GM part
number 8611710.

Figure 2

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Spacer
STEP 3 Install a spacer on top of the first plug as shown
in figure three, then install a second plug. A spacer is
optional but is a good safety measure in case the first plug
comes loose. The spacer (if used) should be long enough
to touch both plugs. For example, measure the depth of
the hole after the first plug is installed. Subtract the height
for the second plug. This is the length of the spacer that is
needed. After installing the second plug, stake it in place.
GM part #8611710 can be used for both plugs.

Figure 3

STEP 4 Remove the stator shaft from the pump cover and drill a .065" hole as shown in figure four. Use cau-
tion while removing and replacing the stator shaft so as not to damage the pump cover. Heating the pump cover
before installing the stator shaft will help the shaft go in more easily. This can be done in a hot water parts wash-
er. Remove any shavings from the casting before installing the shaft.

Revised
Replace page 2 of bulletin
#290 with this page 2.

Drill a .065” hole here. Figure 4

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STEP 5 Drill through the wall of the pump cover as shown in figure five.

Make sure
this orifice is
not smaller
than .075”.

Make sure
this orifice is
not smaller
than .090”.

Figure 5

Drill a .055”
hole through
this wall.

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