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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    Got my LUK clutch and flywheel kit delivered today. I was ready to pick up a name brand TO bearing but I was happily surprised to see this in the kit.
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    What if I'm young at heart, physically old and mildly tedious? Are we looking at years maybe?
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    What diameter smf and clutch kit should I get?
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    That's what I wanted to hear!
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    4 speed to ZF5 swap

    1986 6.9 idi 2wd F350 dually. This swap should be as straightforward as they get, but I still need help before I dive in. I currently have the factory manual 4 speed and it does run flawlessly. But I do need that overdrive to help with rpm's at highway speeds. I am installing a zf5. I do have a...
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    No vent on a 70HD?

    Thanks for the pic. Mine had the tee floating above the axle w no provision to mount to axle. The tee was fed by a worn out, crusty proportioning valve that sensed ride height (the truck sat for 9 years in the weeds). I'm going to look CLOSELY at my axle tube for the remnants of a hole. Nobody...
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    No vent on a 70HD?

    After climbing all over the Dana 70HD I am unable to find a vent. The wheel seals had poured oil as you can see in the pic when I tore the brakes apart. A clogged vent i guess could cause something like this. I looked and looked and looked and even had a friend look (not that I overlook things...
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    9 years in the woods

    I have GOT to learn how to post properly. Sorry guys.
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    9 years in the woods

    Here is the 1985 rollback 6.9 after sitting for at least nine years. The po tried his best to to get it running after having it towed to it's resting spot. Haha we've all been there where we just kinda give up and let it sit for a few days. Then a week. Then three years... All glow plugs bad...
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    Unidentified Flying Plug

    Hi All, Thinning out old rats nest wiring is super satisfying. But I have encountered this abandoned plug under my cab and chassis '85 6.9. I have had no luck tracing back the colors. Does anyone recognize this plug?
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