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Old 07-29-2013, 05:59 PM
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E4OD in a 1978 F250 with low trans hump

Has anyone put an E4OD in a 2wd with a low hump behind a 460? I know that it will need an adjustment to the cross member, and an electronic controller. I have seen that it is much larger than the C6 and do not want to begin collecting parts if it will not fit under the low transmission hump that is not removable.

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your gona have to modify the tunnel im almost sure. im curious to see if anyones done this, i have an IDI with a newer e4od im thinking about putting in one of my highboys once my 12v is done
 
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I was guessing that would be the issue. I don't mind a little hammer work, I just want to avoid cutting the floor. Possibly a beefed up AOD and adapter would be a better option.
 
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I put one in my 77. I had to cut the floor in the place that the 4wd cabs are cut. Then I found a 4wd hump, welded a plate over the tcase shifter hole, and bolted it in. You also have to trim a tab off the bell housing for clearance. For a driveline, I found one out of a newer truck with the same body configuration and trans that fit perfect.
 
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So if I understand you correctly, you basically cut out the entire top of the hump and then put a removable cover over the top and bolted it down. That doesn't sound so bad. I really appreciate the help.
I can't wait to start on this project!
 
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So if I understand you correctly, you basically cut out the entire top of the hump and then put a removable cover over the top and bolted it down. That doesn't sound so bad. I really appreciate the help.
I can't wait to start on this project!
start a thread so we can see how you made it work
 
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I will start a thread with pics when I get the parts collected.
 
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So if I understand you correctly, you basically cut out the entire top of the hump and then put a removable cover over the top and bolted it down. That doesn't sound so bad. I really appreciate the help.
I can't wait to start on this project!
Yeah, IIRC there is actually a line already in the floor pan of where to cut. The 4wd hump is a direct fit, and the carpet will still fit over the hump. That was probably the easiest part of making it fit.
 
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Yeah, IIRC there is actually a line already in the floor pan of where to cut. The 4wd hump is a direct fit, and the carpet will still fit over the hump. That was probably the easiest part of making it fit.
you are correct, they couldn't have made it any easier to locate it. there are even lil spots indented for the clip nuts
 
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