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7.3/ZF6 spacer plate thickness

Does anyone know the actual thickness of a 7.3/ZF6 spacer plate? I have seen it listed as 1/8", 3/16", 1/4" and 10ga and need to know so I can build one. Ford no longer stocks it and I haven't had any luck with junkyards.
 
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What exactly are you talking about? I have my truck entirely torn apart right now and I'll measure it for you if I can figure out what your needing.
 
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It's the bell housing spacer between the engine and transmission. Looks like this.



 
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Ok, what do you need to know about it?
 
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Just how thick it is so I can make one.
 
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Originally Posted by JSchuricht
Does anyone know the actual thickness of a 7.3/ZF6 spacer plate? I have seen it listed as 1/8", 3/16", 1/4" and 10ga and need to know so I can build one. Ford no longer stocks it and I haven't had any luck with junkyards.
I need the same answer did you ever find out?
 
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I ended up cutting one out of 10ga steel using the auto spacer as a template. Everything works fine but I think it's a bit thin because my clutch engagement is at the extreme top of the pedal. On the other hand that could be from the mix of SD/OBS cylinders but it hasn't been enough of an issue to attempt fixing it.
 
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So if I go with 10ga I should be good? Or do you think I should get 3/16?I have ordered the dual southbend clutch set up so I'd prefer not to burn up a 1200 clutch
 
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It's more of a minor annoyance than anything. I've been driving it for almost two years now including one cross country trip and there hasn't been an issue yet.
 
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"If it ain't broken don't fix" comes to mind so i'l stick with your 10ga than. What part are obs and what are psd? Iv had both trucks and if I remember the psd slave is smaller in diameter which would in turn cause it engage earlier if using the same master cylinder
 
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I am running the OBS master and SD slave.
 
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Thank you very helpfull. The spacing is what I was worried cause to close would burn it up quick
 
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Bumping an old thread.

I have an extra one of these that i'm trying to list on eBay.

Does anyone know the proper name and or what they're worth?

I can't find a single one of them anywhere for sale.

Thanks!
 
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Stumbled across this

You wouldn't by any chance still have this?


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Bumping an old thread.

I have an extra one of these that i'm trying to list on eBay.

Does anyone know the proper name and or what they're worth?

I can't find a single one of them anywhere for sale.

Thanks!
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7.3 6 speed block plate

Anyone ever find a source on these? I need one bad, ford p/n F81Z-7007-CA and F81Z-7007-AB (2 pieces)
if I end up having it made, is there interest from others for it? Once I have the CAD file written, I can make "copies".
 


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