sle2115
NRA LIFE MEMBER
Ok, the ZF5 is in, everything is hooked up except the driveshafts. Just started it and hear a metalic rub up near the flywheel. I assume the inspection cover, and I'll have to remove the y-pipe to get it out for a look. Otherwise, everything seems to be working.
A couple questions though...My clutch pedal has never returned to the proper height. Generally, with the 4 speed, I could slip my foot under the clutch pedal, lift it up and then depress with good results...if I didn't lift it, shifting was stiff. I used an adjustable clutch master cylinder pushrod as well. Oh and for clarification, every part is new in the clutch system, new master cylinder, new slave, new hydraulic line connecting the two, new clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, throwout bearing, etc. I'm using the solid flywheel, kevlar pilot, etc. Should I lengthen the pushrod and put a little preload on things?
Had to move the crossmember back to the rear set of holes, will have to drill the holes for the "wing" brackets. Also found that the crossmember and rear trans mount were very loose on the 4 speed.
Anyway, think I'll put the hydroboost on through the week and hopefully figure out this tinny sounding rub without having to remove the transmission/transfer case. Rear shaft looks like it will just bolt in with no problems, so I assume the front will do the same since I'm using the same t-case. The shifter for the t-case is bolted on, but the bend on the bottom flange where the linkage hooks between the shifter and t-case isn't going to work. Anyone experienced this in their ZF5 swap?
I'm using a 1345 transfer case (from my truck) as well as the shifter that bolted to the T19 to 1345 tcase adapter.
Anyway, making good progress, can't wait for the test drive!
A couple questions though...My clutch pedal has never returned to the proper height. Generally, with the 4 speed, I could slip my foot under the clutch pedal, lift it up and then depress with good results...if I didn't lift it, shifting was stiff. I used an adjustable clutch master cylinder pushrod as well. Oh and for clarification, every part is new in the clutch system, new master cylinder, new slave, new hydraulic line connecting the two, new clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, throwout bearing, etc. I'm using the solid flywheel, kevlar pilot, etc. Should I lengthen the pushrod and put a little preload on things?
Had to move the crossmember back to the rear set of holes, will have to drill the holes for the "wing" brackets. Also found that the crossmember and rear trans mount were very loose on the 4 speed.
Anyway, think I'll put the hydroboost on through the week and hopefully figure out this tinny sounding rub without having to remove the transmission/transfer case. Rear shaft looks like it will just bolt in with no problems, so I assume the front will do the same since I'm using the same t-case. The shifter for the t-case is bolted on, but the bend on the bottom flange where the linkage hooks between the shifter and t-case isn't going to work. Anyone experienced this in their ZF5 swap?
I'm using a 1345 transfer case (from my truck) as well as the shifter that bolted to the T19 to 1345 tcase adapter.
Anyway, making good progress, can't wait for the test drive!