Big ol' hole under my ZF5

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Big ol' hole under my ZF5

Littlebeefy
I'm assembling my new powertrain. Got the ZF5 bolted up to the C8VE 460 block. Using a stock size 180 tooth flywheel and a 12" Centerforce clutch (stock size for the ZF5 and 460 in a 96-97 F truck).

So now I have the big hole under the flywheel. I have a new engine plate so it doesn't have the curved part at the bottom that covers the hole.

I can get the "inspection plate" that goes under the ZF5 in a 7.3. Will that fit using a 460 with a flat engine plate? If not, can it be modified to fit?
LittleBeefy aka Chad

“Dot Doitall”: 1984 Bronco XLT
460 (C8VE), Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4, ZF5, NP205, D44HP solid axle, 4.56
urban assault vehicle

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85lebaront2
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What it sounds like you need is the cover for the automatic transmission torque converter nuts access.
Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

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Re: Big ol' hole under my ZF5

salans7
The bellhousing pattern is different between the 460 and the 6.9/7.3, so the holes aren't gonna line up. But it's close enough that you might be able to make it work. The shape should be the same.
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ArdWrknTrk
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This post was updated on .
I think the bigger problem is that the diesel starter locating pilot is different than the one in the 460 cover plate?

I believe I'm using the one from my T-19 on the Zf, but I did have to oval the two lower holes to get the little bolts through the 'chin'

Edit:
1990 7.3 takes a ring gear 15.681" dia w/ 155 teeth.
460 is 15.512" OD and 180 teeth according to ATP.
I'm not sure what this does to starter spacing....



 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.