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ZF 5 speed compatability
Does a ZF 5-speed from a 7.3 powerstroke have the same bellhousing as the the big block one?
 
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I have heard you can use a BBF ZF on a diesel by drilling out the holes as the bolts are bigger on the diesel. I do not know this for sure, tho.
 
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no, different bolt pattern
 
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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad
no, different bolt pattern
Damn! Thanks for the info.
 
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