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    Transmission bench rebuild kit is it decent? E4od rebuild

    I like the idea of upgrading the parts to steel or heavier duty parts than what might be in my transmission now. I suppose I get a bit confused looking at all of those parts and I like the idea of following the step by step Video. I’m going to be rebuilding my own transmission sooner than later...
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    Starter solenoid(s)

    I’m going to dig into my column I guess after troubleshooting a bit more
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    Starter solenoid(s)

    Hey @Brian VT did you ever get to the bottom of this?
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    Transmission bench rebuild kit is it decent? E4od rebuild

    Just go with the transmission bench guy then. I tow if I’m using the truck. Once in awhile I’ll just joy ride it. But you even said you’ll tow a 5th wheel horse trailer. You can’t have it both ways..but the tranny bench guy sells oem tq converters for about $650
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    Transmission bench rebuild kit is it decent? E4od rebuild

    The best price I’ve seen for a multi disk converter is $1300 for a quality one. And lowest being about $700
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    Transmission bench rebuild kit is it decent? E4od rebuild

    Also transmission bench doesn’t offer triple disk converters. I called and spoke to the guy who made the videos. He was sort of against the idea of upgrading the internals except the tugger kit. Which I differ on that opinion..why not get a billet converter and upgrade the internals.
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    Transmission bench rebuild kit is it decent? E4od rebuild

    Yeah I just made a post on this asking pretty much the same thing. The only thing I’m thinking is I’d like to upgrade my parts while I’m in there. Sort of a diy stage 2 rebuild.
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    Thanks! seller said those chunks fell off the case Does anyone know where to get the zf5 harness? He doesn’t have that or the tunnel
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    Sorry to the OP for hijacking
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    This is the response I got from the seller after asking to pull some fluid. “sorry man the fluid was already pulled i don’t have any pictures of it. I can try and get a little for you. I totally get it. i TOTALLY understand as it’s a long drive so i will do everything i can for you and get you...
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    That’s a good idea I’ll ask. The $2500 guy is firm on 2500 Trying to save cash this year..not let it all go -one thing I noticed in the photos is what looks like an open inspection plate or something but the slave cylinder? Is that right? Does anyone have a lead on the short wiring harness...
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    I found yet another swap kit. He doesn’t have the correct drive shafts for a cclb but he has everything else. 97 Zf5 and it’s been rebuilt at some point based on the tags (seller says) 150k miles and he’s asking $2500 compared to $1500 with driveshafts But the other seller doesn’t know about...
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    I’ll tell ya this then..when I do use my truck I usually am towing with it. My enclosed tool trailer weighs about 7,800 lbs, I have plans to tow my tiny house this year..but yeah it’s not driven unless hauling usually. So maybe a manual swap would be more beneficial in the long run
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    I was thinking the same thing about the wrecking yard. Thing is he has the whole set up and my tranny is acting up. Rebuild or manual swap! Still debating Is the triple disk really necessary? A nice oem quality single disk is $650 triple disk is $1400
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    Here are some photos
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    So I talked with the young guy who has the swap parts today. The only concern I have is he said it came out of a fast 7.3..I then said what do you mean like heavily modified and he said he didn’t really know but that it was a fast truck in town..97 powerstroke Should I pass? It’s also been...
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    Thanks for the input. Now I’m weighing the costs of manual swap vs diy auto rebuild Time is the next factor
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    Transmission issues- rumble strip & hunting OD

    Last night I was set on no new projects for awhile and was going to just rebuild my auto..but looking a the cost of a triple disk torque converter made the choice a bit harder. Looks like billet triple disks are around $1200 alone. I just want minor upgrades for regular towing. I like the...
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    I should probably also buy a new clutch while it’s apart even though it seems to have plenty of life left right
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    EGT questions

    Water injection would be ideal for something like this right? Not that you’re going to do that in the next few days but makes me think about mine:
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    Perfect timing for when I checked! I read about that on the ford truck forums. One other question..did you guys tear down and rebuild your zf5 or just buy one that someone said was good and put it in?
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    Hey one more question..do I need to change out my starter? I read a few write ups and they said you have to get a manual starter. But I can’t seem to find one for a manual. I just replaced it with a gear reduction starter and hate to have to swap it out. But I will if needed
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    How reliable are the zf5? I was chatting with my wife and figured every 7.3 I’ve owned has has a transmission rebuild..luckily they were all before I bought it. Now this current e4od is my first to fail. But I know it had issues about 13 years ago which is the first time I saw it. I bought it 8...
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    The parts kit I found has an unknown amount of miles..but the guy said it has zero shaft play and ran mint before being pulled. It’s been out for 2 months. Out of a 1997
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    I’ve got a house full of kids so projects like this take me a lot longer. But at least they’d learn something. You guys all happy with the zf5? It’s been years since regularly driving a manual..worth it?

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