jibronee
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84' F350 dually, auto 6.9, 4x4; converting to 89' zf5. Finally got most/all parts; I think.
Bought an 85' f250, 4spd, 4x4, 6.9 parts truck for transfer case, pedal assembly, tunnel shift plate, etc. Purchased an 89' zf5 separately.
Haven't ripped everything apart yet, but also replacing my 6.9 with a used/rebuilt 6.9 as well. And the more threads I read, the more questions I have.
1. Will the transfer case off the T19 bolt onto my zf5? It looks to be same bolt to pattern as my auto/C6 transfer case has different bolt pattern and wont' fit the zf5.
2. I'm beating a dead horse here, but which flywheel best to use? SMF or DMF? I have both used in the parts I bought. How bad is the roll over noise/vibration? What exactly is that? DMF can slip/explode and ruin trans, but SMF prematurely wear out trans due to vibration and they're noisier??? It's not a daily driver truck, only when I need to haul a light trailer 4,000-7,000 lbs total or take an off road cruise.
3. Never done a diesel engine swap of this size before. What's the safest/best way? I have fork lift access at work and was thinking of pulling tranny from below, then yanking engine. Reverse procedure for re-install.
4. Bought a used, but rebuilt 6.9 engine. Just checked compression and all in between 480 and 510 psi, but it's been sitting about 5 years. Best to change rear main before install? What do you guys recommend?
Thanks in advance!!!
Chris
Bought an 85' f250, 4spd, 4x4, 6.9 parts truck for transfer case, pedal assembly, tunnel shift plate, etc. Purchased an 89' zf5 separately.
Haven't ripped everything apart yet, but also replacing my 6.9 with a used/rebuilt 6.9 as well. And the more threads I read, the more questions I have.
1. Will the transfer case off the T19 bolt onto my zf5? It looks to be same bolt to pattern as my auto/C6 transfer case has different bolt pattern and wont' fit the zf5.
2. I'm beating a dead horse here, but which flywheel best to use? SMF or DMF? I have both used in the parts I bought. How bad is the roll over noise/vibration? What exactly is that? DMF can slip/explode and ruin trans, but SMF prematurely wear out trans due to vibration and they're noisier??? It's not a daily driver truck, only when I need to haul a light trailer 4,000-7,000 lbs total or take an off road cruise.
3. Never done a diesel engine swap of this size before. What's the safest/best way? I have fork lift access at work and was thinking of pulling tranny from below, then yanking engine. Reverse procedure for re-install.
4. Bought a used, but rebuilt 6.9 engine. Just checked compression and all in between 480 and 510 psi, but it's been sitting about 5 years. Best to change rear main before install? What do you guys recommend?
Thanks in advance!!!
Chris