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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by oldbird1965
Sorry to hear about that leak Bill. I'm glad the dually bed is a motivator!
It's the little things that keep me going LOL!

Originally Posted by 427 fordman
Me too. Man, 4th time? And there will be a 5th means you are putting a different trans in now? I don't know if I could have that much patience!

Maybe you should just put a BTS automatic in there so you can quit having problems! JK buddy!
Originally Posted by DIYMechanic
Awe shoot! No he didn't just say that!

It's okay Darin, Bill has had that trans out so many times he can probably do it in his sleep by now. I doubt he has even put the tools away from the last time he had it out, lol.
A BTS has crossed my mind the last couple days LOL! These last two trucks have given me more clutch trouble than any I have ever owned! I couldn't do that in this truck though. I have thought about making my CC project truck an auto. I don't plan on ever towing with it or working it.....ya never know

Originally Posted by strokin'_tatsch
You know how I feel about flatbeds. Lol.

Hopefully cleaning the disc up will help it out. You need a break from that truck!!!
I hope I can clean it. I'm going to try cleaning it with brake cleaner, then bury it in oil dry for a couple days and see if that will draw the ATF out of it. I can't take a break from this truck. At the rate I have problems, if I take a break it won't be ready for RRE! LOL! I don't know though, maybe I should leave it alone for a while......it ran good til I got a hold of it! LOL!!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 03:55 PM
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Yeah, my truck has been leaking oil from either the oil pan or the rear main, since the auto to manual swap. I hate driving an oil leaker, and I have planned all summer to pull the engine and fix it this winter. It ran and pulled so well this past summer, I am almost afraid to touch it.. I do need to get that intercooler installed though. I have the intercooler but need everything else. If anyone can help with locating parts, I'm in need.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 91 Dually
Yeah, my truck has been leaking oil from either the oil pan or the rear main, since the auto to manual swap. I hate driving an oil leaker, and I have planned all summer to pull the engine and fix it this winter. It ran and pulled so well this past summer, I am almost afraid to touch it.. I do need to get that intercooler installed though. I have the intercooler but need everything else. If anyone can help with locating parts, I'm in need.
Read this, maybe help you a little:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-hardware.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-install.html
94-97 Intercooler Piping Kits - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
Intercooler Boot Kit, EARLY 99 Y-pipe - Swamp's Diesel Performance
Ford OBS (1994-1997) powerstroke intercooler instal - Great Lakes 4x4. The largest offroad forum in the Midwest


 
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 91 Dually
Yeah, my truck has been leaking oil from either the oil pan or the rear main, since the auto to manual swap. I hate driving an oil leaker, and I have planned all summer to pull the engine and fix it this winter. It ran and pulled so well this past summer, I am almost afraid to touch it.. I do need to get that intercooler installed though. I have the intercooler but need everything else. If anyone can help with locating parts, I'm in need.
If you can find an early '99 spider, we can order some 3" exhaust pipe bends and you can come up one weekend and we can build your IC pipes.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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If you can find an early '99 spider, we can order some 3" exhaust pipe bends and you can come up one weekend and we can build your IC pipes.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post13417656



 
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 08:36 PM
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Going to try calling them tomorrow, thanks
 
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 09:33 PM
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Bill are you gonna put a short throw in your trany this time?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 09:40 PM
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Bill are you gonna put a short throw in your trany this time?
I'd like to. Last time I talked to Jim he didn't have any made though. I may give him a call and check again.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 10:03 PM
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The short throw is one of the best mods I did to my OBS aside from injectors. I love it. Should I make you jealous and post a video of one really fast shift? Lol
 
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by strokin'_tatsch
The short throw is one of the best mods I did to my OBS aside from injectors. I love it. Should I make you jealous and post a video of one really fast shift? Lol
Post it! I'd like to see it.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 10:26 PM
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I'll break out the go pro this weekend just for you. Lol.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 10:44 PM
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I've thought about trying to make my own. I have a buddy that owns a machine shop and is a great machinist.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 11:16 PM
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Its very doable. I wouldn't doubt if Jim would help you with some measurements if he doesn't want to make you one.

You might also check with complete performance. I thought I remembered them making some.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 06:27 AM
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Jim still doesn't have any and last I talked to him he didn't plan to make them any time soon, though he was trying to work with a supplier to get some done (with no luck).

They can be made DIY... There was a thread I bookmarked where a guy made the spacer himself using some pretty primitive tools and then used the shifter stub out of a ZF6 (it must be longer than the one in a ZF5). I can't find the thread now, but it looked pretty simple.

It also looks as though Dan at Complete Performance is making them now too...
ZF5 Short Throw Shifter(Modification)

Fleabay has them too...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/290948635359?lpid=82
 
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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I called that Texas Core Company today. No e99 spyders in stock.
 
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