Hey, guys. This is my first "build/swap" thread. I'm in the middle of swapping the e4od to a zf5. The e4od is out and I'm ready to bolt the new flywheel in but keep hearing about a spacer. I have a 351w and every time I keep hearing about the spacer, it's in a 7.3 thread. My question is do 351 windsors have the spacer when backed by the e4od also or just the 7.3's? I will have pictures posted of the swap after I'm done.

 

You should have a manual "block plate" to go in front of the zf5 but the auto one will work also. It's job really is to align the starter and for the dust shield to match up with the bottom of the bellhousing. It's the thin shield thing between the block and flywheel.

The spacer is an adaptor to go from the IH block to the ford trans on diesel applications only. The gas trans and motor do not require this.

 

Awesome. Thank you because that's exactly what I needed. Would you believe me if I told you I got the zf5 for $155? There's a 2wd zf5 in the junkyard too and I thought about grabbing it to turn and sell it but don't really know the demand for them.

 

Great deal. Wow. For that price it would be a great trans for spare parts for your trans. Internals are probably the same.

 

The 2wd zf's aren't worth as much as the 4x4. It seems the 4x's go for up to $1000 where you see 2wd ones for $4-500 all the time.

 

I can get the 2wd zf5 for $155 total also though. Of course a good deal comes along and cash is low, cause that's just how it goes right? lol

 

Got some progress done today. The transmission is in! I gotta throw the transfer case, clutch pedal assembly, clutch line in and bleed it. I had to build the wiring harness though.

 

Nice man! The zF's are really tough transmissions.

 

Yeah, I'm excited to be able to shift my tranny again. I learned how to drive with manuals. Some of my oldest memories are sitting next to mama while she would push the clutch in and tell me when to shift. Good times.

 

Okay, I'm gonna try to upload pics.


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Anyone like my exhaust leaks? lol

 

How bout some more?

 

Same truck as mine. Color and cab style. LOL! Except mine has a 7.5L powerhouse in it with the ZF already in it. Great truck for working.

 

I love my truck. It's the best vehicle I've had period. Well, got a lot done today. The truck moves on its own. I've gotta finish shortening the front drive shaft, hook up the brake linkage, cut the hole in the vinyl flooring and fill the tranny with atf. Oh, and I've gotta finish covering and tucking up the wiring. I discovered a BAD fuel leak so I've gotta fix that, too. I'll post more pictures later.

 

I'll end up swapping in an IDI probably sometime next year or so.