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Gary Lewis

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I don’t have an E4OD of any kind, so if you can find one there that would be ideal. That would save shipping it in. But I can look as well if you tell me where best to look.

As for parts, we don’t have to go with serious parts, but I would like it to be stout.

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

85lebaront2

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Couple of questions, which truck is it going in and what gears are in it?

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"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

Gary Lewis

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Dad's truck with 3.50 gears. 409 HP/498 torque.

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85lebaront2

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The reason I asked was the output shaft comes with either an 8 or 9 tooth drive gear machined into it. The E4OD is only 3" longer than a C6, but the mount pad is 7" further back from the front than a C6, something you will need to allow for in your frame preparation.

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ArdWrknTrk

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Offset crossmembers are available.

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.

Gary Lewis

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Bill - So, which do I need?

Jim - From whence do the offset crossmembers come?

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ArdWrknTrk

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Pretty sure it's Trans-Dapt.

How much rear offset is there in a Zf cross member?

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.

Gary Lewis

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I'm going to say 1" for the ZF. I'll have to check for a Trans-Dapt adaptor or crossmember. Thanks.

My plan to drop the engine and tranny in as one unit is looking better and better. With the cab off I'll be able to make any needed changes much easier.

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ArdWrknTrk

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I changed my slave cylinder and replaced the bronze pedal bushing/adjusted pushrod this morning.
Will do an oil change when it gets light out.
Out with the old..

Amazon is the best. Here's the part # for Zf

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.

Gary Lewis

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You’ve done that already, and will do an oil change in a bit? Wow! I’m a slacker. Just taking my first sip of Joe.

Anyway, well done! 👍

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Gary Lewis

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Well, Dad's truck got put back in its place at the back of the shop so we can work on Scott's '78. (Those that came to the show know Scott and his truck.)

Yesterday Scott's son was driving his truck and heard a pop when pushing in the clutch, and then couldn't shift it. Looks like something has gone wrong with the pressure plate as there's no additional pressure when you push the clutch pedal down. We can see the throwout bearing moving, but it doesn't seem to be hitting the fingers on the pressure plate or at least the fingers aren't pressing back.

So, we will put it on the lift and pull the driveshafts and slide the tranny and t-case back to inspect. Any ideas of what the problem might be would be appreciated.

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Ford F834

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On my 1968 the pressure plate had three prongs with coil springs under them. If a spring or prong broke it could potentially cause something like this. I replaced it with a later style clutch/pressure plate that had the "pie wedge" spring system. Do you have any idea what kind of pressure plate Scott's truck has?

SHORT BED 4-DOOR DIESEL: 1986 F350 4x4 under construction-- 7.3 IDIT ZF5+GVOD

STRAIGHT SIX 4X4: 1981 F150 2wd to 4x4-- 300 I6 close ratio diesel T19, hydroboost brakes, Saginaw steering

BIG F: 1995 F-Superduty under construction— converting to 6.9L IDI diesel ZF5+DNE2

Gary Lewis

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My guess is that it carries part # D7TZ 7563-B. Meaning that it is probably original. Remember, this truck won "Closest To Stock" at a show recently.

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Ford F834

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Gary Lewis wrote

My guess is that it carries part # D7TZ 7563-B. Meaning that it is probably original. Remember, this truck won "Closest To Stock" at a show recently.

Okay, so if this eBay ad is correct it is the pie wedge design, 1977-1982.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Ford-truck-clutch-pressure-plate-11-inch-D7TZ-A-7563-B-E0TZ-1977-82-F-Series-/371725111106?_mwBanner=1

I really do not know then.... but I'm interested in what you find!

ArdWrknTrk

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Well, i didn't get the oil change done.
But I'm okay exceeding 6k given prior UOA's.

I did add a Ford style ball throttle stud to the 750 Holley.
Changed in the LRC regulator.
Spent a couple of hours going over my niece's new/old Land Rover Disco II.
So, fluids checked and filled, wash, wax and lots of back to black on the plastic.
Wiper blades for that damn thing are $28 a piece! (for nothing special)

I also replaced the blade lock on my cordless Sawzall and the cord and handle on my old demolition hammer.
Hung two doors, six drapes, three wall registers, a HUGE mirror, and installed a back splash.
Made time for a four year olds birthday party.
Cooked dinner and am looking forward to 2:30-3 am when it's time to do it all over again.

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.

Gary Lewis

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I'm tired just reading it!

Good luck to you!

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85lebaront2

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The stock E4OD crossmembers are offset to one side, just like the engines are. Mine has a dip and a special gusset on the right side to clear the double exhaust pipes. Left side is the standard angled gusset.

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ArdWrknTrk

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I've made lunch, I'm on my second cup of coffee.

Going to go change my oil if I can beat the rain.
Then off to grout the back splash.
Help my friend find the phone he lost at the birthday party (battery is dead)
Later I will go up to New Canaan, wire some outlets, hang some sheet rock, corner bead and tape it.
Then off to Trumbull to repair a friends garage door & opener.

I'll find time to breathe tomorrow. (I hope)

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.

ArdWrknTrk

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Phone found.
Nasty oil changed

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.

Gary Lewis

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Bill - So since the frames didn’t really change an E4OD crossmember from up to the mid-90’s will work. Right? I not remember Darth’s donor but I’ll need to find one in a salvage.

Jim - That’s nasty oil! But at that time of the morn I’d have it all over me. 🙁

Hope you get everything done today - your day sounds even more busy than mine.

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