I've been signed up here for awhile, just haven't spent a whole lot of time on the site yet. But I got a question for ya'll.

I have a good running 6.9L in an 85 F-250 that has a bunch of nickel and dime stuff that needs fixed along with rust and paint work needs. I had the idea of picking up a 92-97 F250 or F350 ext cab or crew cab with a blown motor and swapping mine in. Now, my current truck has the t-19 4 speed and is 4x4. I know that starting off with a diesel truck is going to be best, but I don't imagine converting a gasser with take much more effort. Other than swapping in a diesel gauge cluster and 7.3 idi motor mounts, I can't really think of much else. I have main 2 setups that I'll be looking for: a truck that was originally a 7.3 idi/ZF5 or a 460/ZF5, both 4x4. I would like any input of any sort that will be of help in this swap. Thanks in advance.

Just a note, I know that the gasser tranny will not just bolt up to my motor, but I can just drill and tap new holes in the correct locations on the bellhousing.

 

the gas trans will bolt up if you drill out the holes for the bigger bolts the deisal uses the issues gonna be the starter..