Notices
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  

E4OD to S5-47 ZF

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 9, 2005 | 06:07 PM
  #1  
jimkidd's Avatar
jimkidd
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 894
Likes: 0
From: Greater Floyd Area, AR
E4OD to S5-47 ZF

Will the bell housings bolt up for a E4OD to S5-47 ZF swap? Anybody know how much an S5-47 ZF tranny for a 4x4 costs? or what else will have to be changed? Is it just a "bolt in" change over?
 
Reply
Old Dec 9, 2005 | 07:26 PM
  #2  
wycowboy's Avatar
wycowboy
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 835
Likes: 0
Yes a zf-5 wil bolt up the your engine ,, There are two differn zf-5 one for gas and the other for diesel. they have dierent gearing. if you look around you can get a remaned zf-5 for 1200-1500 or so.

you will need hydrolic clutch cyilndres a cultch, flywheel, peddal ays. form what
Ive found out this is not too hard of a swap I'm looking at doing it my self. J
 
Reply
Old Dec 9, 2005 | 11:42 PM
  #3  
hucka1a's Avatar
hucka1a
Postmaster
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,956
Likes: 0
From: Northeast TN
Let us know how it goes, I'm wanting to swap mine also(the only problem I had with my truck in 242,000 miles is the E4OD)
 
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2005 | 06:46 PM
  #4  
jimkidd's Avatar
jimkidd
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 894
Likes: 0
From: Greater Floyd Area, AR
Read this:

http://www.jimkidd.com/FORD/STJ73B01.pdf

According to this the gears start lower and end higher for a gas engine.
Right?
Would that be OK, assuming the onboard computer could be programmed correctly?

Is there any other reason not to use the gasoline version?

According to the note at the bottom "For vehicles equipped with the 7.3L diesel engine, this transmission requires use of synthetic MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid E6AZ-19582-B or MERCON® equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M2C163A2." If I use the gasoline version will I have to change over to this VERY EXPENSIVE (I know about this ) Syn ATF Fluid? (Why do they use ATF fluid in a manual trany?

Will the cruise still work?

That enough for this time.

jimbo
 
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2005 | 10:32 PM
  #5  
wycowboy's Avatar
wycowboy
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 835
Likes: 0
you wont have to worry about the computer it dose not care what you have..
reasons not to use the gas version are if you have a 4.10 rear gearing it wil make first soo low as to be only useful with a vrey big load or off roading. 2 the jump from 3rd to 4th is big. and you will wish you had a gear in between.

If you have a3.55 rearend Ithink it would work quite well you still have big jump from 3dr 4th but it will give you a great low end and still enkoy the 3.55 an the hi-way'

the reason for atf is the it dose well wht heat,, is thiner for smother shifting and is used in all tranys with aluminuim hosings like the zf-5 ...J
 
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2005 | 04:51 PM
  #6  
jimkidd's Avatar
jimkidd
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 894
Likes: 0
From: Greater Floyd Area, AR
Originally Posted by wycowboy
you wont have to worry about the computer it dose not care what you have..
I thought you had to reprogram something to keep your speedometer right.

Also, will I have to change anything to keep the cruse control working?
 
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2005 | 05:18 PM
  #7  
wycowboy's Avatar
wycowboy
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 835
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by jimkidd
I thought you had to reprogram something to keep your speedometer right.

Also, will I have to change anything to keep the cruse control working?

Hummm.. I'm not sure about the CC.. you could be right. I'll look in to it.. J
 
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2005 | 08:21 AM
  #8  
jimkidd's Avatar
jimkidd
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 894
Likes: 0
From: Greater Floyd Area, AR
I found a ZF for $900 delivered. 79,000 miles, 90 day guarantee. Is this a good deal?
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-2

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-7

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Dec 12, 2005 | 04:28 PM
  #9  
hucka1a's Avatar
hucka1a
Postmaster
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,956
Likes: 0
From: Northeast TN
sounds good compared to $2100.+ $500 core for a reman from advance auto
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Duelly7.3
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
2
May 21, 2016 08:04 PM
wtroger
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
1
Mar 26, 2015 10:45 PM
travis.k.hirt
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
2
Jan 12, 2015 04:55 PM
f300i6
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Aug 7, 2014 04:25 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:08 AM.

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