Notices
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  

Need help quick!! flywheel for 5 speed

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 5, 2015 | 04:30 PM
  #1  
lkfldredneck's Avatar
lkfldredneck
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
From: Worst Case Ontario
Need help quick!! flywheel for 5 speed

Got a SMF conversion kit for my 96 for my 5 speed swap (everything to put a standard in, clutch, throwout, etc. etc.). got it all apart, and the damn flywheel doesnt fit!!! the center for the crankshaft is too big, the flywheel wont go on! Is it the wrong flywheel even though its for the same year?? Help needed ASAP! dont have time to be putting it all back together for one stupid thing.
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2015 | 06:50 PM
  #2  
farmert's Avatar
farmert
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 5,105
Likes: 1,523
From: western SD
If you are removing an auto tranny, there is a spacer located between the crank and flex plate that needs to be removed so the flywheel will fit.
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2015 | 09:46 PM
  #3  
BuckHammer's Avatar
BuckHammer
Cargo Master
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,014
Likes: 115
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by farmert
If you are removing an auto tranny, there is a spacer located between the crank and flex plate that needs to be removed so the flywheel will fit.
I had the same problem with mine. Once that spacer is off, it should go right on.
 
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2015 | 12:58 AM
  #4  
FI460's Avatar
FI460
Cargo Master
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,111
Likes: 0
From: Yreka, CA
Yep. I did the same thing on my swap. Tried and tried to get that flywheel on, called Rebilld and he set me straight. Pull that spacer and it should be smooth sailing.
 
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2015 | 07:35 AM
  #5  
lkfldredneck's Avatar
lkfldredneck
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
From: Worst Case Ontario
Originally Posted by BuckHammer
I had the same problem with mine. Once that spacer is off, it should go right on.
Figured it out after reading about 20 pages of your thread. Yours was the only one that went in depth with that cause you had the same thing. Haha thanks everyone! Got the flywheel and clutch on last night, no problems after that stupid spacer! Haha
 
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2015 | 10:47 AM
  #6  
BuckHammer's Avatar
BuckHammer
Cargo Master
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,014
Likes: 115
Club FTE Silver Member

I'm happy to see that my thread helped somebody.
 
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2015 | 08:11 PM
  #7  
lkfldredneck's Avatar
lkfldredneck
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
From: Worst Case Ontario
Originally Posted by BuckHammer
I'm happy to see that my thread helped somebody.
It was good help, i read further just to see if there was any more screwy things that you ran into. I got the tranny bolted on, mount situated, driveshaft on, wiring set up, master and slave cylinder hooked up. it starts up no problem i just need to bleed it. been having a problem getting it bled. tried for about 2 hours tonight and just couldnt get it. tried 60 different ways. i didnt have a diaphragm in the resevoir when i was bleeding it, dont think that would matter would it? ill post a new thread asking. Thanks though Buckhammer!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Devore95
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
1
Feb 24, 2014 02:42 PM
therigwelder
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Nov 15, 2007 09:28 PM
astroriley
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Feb 21, 2004 07:04 PM
BEAVER
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Oct 16, 2002 08:12 PM
Ryan50hrl
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
5
Jul 17, 2002 10:44 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:48 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE