ttman4
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Yeah you have to build an adaptor.It’s not a simple swap to put a zf6 behind an IDI
Yeah you have to build an adaptor.It’s not a simple swap to put a zf6 behind an IDI
IIRC it's more than that. Possibly a spacer on the crank, and some way to make the starter reach.Yeah you have to build an adaptor.
Yeah you have to build an adaptor.
IIRC it's more than that. Possibly a spacer on the crank, and some way to make the starter reach.
The jist of it is the ZF 6 bell is deeper than a ZF5 because they stopped using a thick factory spacer.
Looks like the easiest way to the promised land is the S5-47 close ratio. Significantly lower 1st and reverse and 2nd is a little lower to boot. With my 3.55 gearset and 33" tires that would be a great combo for what I use it for. I'll probably end up just rebuilding what I have since I already have the kit...but until then I can dream and do a little research.Another thing to remember is that they changed the gear ratios for the later diesel ZF5s (the zf5-S47), and sort of split the difference between the earlier close ratio and the wide ratio. Depending on your preferences it might be better to get an S47 transmission.
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I'm not sure that actually affects the overall engine temperature when looking at a gauge. What it does is to help cool the heads down better so there's less chance of them cracking or even lifting.Wish mine cooled better. Stupid 7.3 non-cooling mod.
The stock location for the temp gauge sender is in the block.Well the temp gauge is in the heads, so that's definitely something.
Well there is that lil fact, lol. So it's the idiot light that's in the head. I replaced that with my real gauge, and had another sitting around so I put that into the passenger head. Sounds like I should put one into the block and see if they read differently in some way.The stock location for the temp gauge sender is in the block.
Yes. I had the aftermarket temp sender in the same location in my Bronco and the temps read higher in warmer weather and while towing. Maybe it means something, maybe it was just another engine in a different vehicle. Some people like to put their senders in the head to monitor the hottest part of their cooling system. I feel like if the block was good enough for the factory, then it's good enough for me. Of course, knowing the (lack of) accuracy in the stock gauge, my theory may be full of holes too.Well there is that lil fact, lol. So it's the idiot light that's in the head. I replaced that with my real gauge, and had another sitting around so I put that into the passenger head. Sounds like I should put one into the block and see if they read differently in some way.