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    Is there a difference in c6 transmissions from pickups and motorhomes?

    Also, am I wrong that the tailshaft should not come out without dissasembling the clutch packs?
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    Is there a difference in c6 transmissions from pickups and motorhomes?

    So, since I have the 2 transmissions, could I swap all of the failed parts and have a working 2x4 trans with basically the cost of gaskets and fluid?
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    Is there a difference in c6 transmissions from pickups and motorhomes?

    I need help. I got a 2x4 transmission from a motorhome to replace my 7.3idi f350 trans that is burned up. It has an external drum brake on the back end of it and a ujoint right on the back. I need the standard 2x4 slip yoke tail. I figured it was still the long tailshaft not the short 4x4 and I...
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    59 Chevy 7.3L IDI swap

    I didn't know those existed. Pretty inexpensive too. Thanks!
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    59 Chevy 7.3L IDI swap

    I want to use the brake booster off of the IDI donor truck. I am planning on late 80s era 3/4 or 1 ton front brake system as well. With modern brakes up front and the brake booster, will the proportioning valve from the 91 F250 supply the proper pressure to the 59 rear drums?
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    59 Chevy 7.3L IDI swap

    Thanks. If I keep it all level I will have to accept that the truck will be lifted or that I will have to lift the whole driveline and fabricate a tunnel for the cab. I guess there are other options that can get more complicated but they will test my ability to be patient and do things right. I...
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    59 Chevy 7.3L IDI swap

    Hey yall. I'm back from another deployment. Time to get back to work. I got my hands on another ZF5 for a 4x4. I got it to swap the C6 out of my daily driver but I was thinking about swapping it to the 59 in the future. Im not real sure I want to swap it to 4x4 cause every picture Ive seen of...
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    59 Chevy 7.3L IDI swap

    My wife said "Don't be stupid. Buy the kit." She has no faith in my abilities... Looks like I'm buying the kit.
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    59 Chevy 7.3L IDI swap

    I really like those kits and that one looks more affordable than most that I have seen. When I look at them though, I feel like I could make the same thing with a little effort. If I could save some money by putting in a few hrs of my own work I would like to do that. The wife is never thrilled...
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    59 Chevy 7.3L IDI swap

    I'm getting going on this project again. Uncle Sam sent me on an all expenses paid desert vacation. Since I got home I have relocated the batteries. There really wasnt enough room in the engine bay so I put them in the bed. I did make the mistake of buying 2 gauge wire rather than 0/2. I will...
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    59 Chevy 7.3L IDI swap

    Here is the progress so far. Ive got the engine and trans in. Fired it up. The clutch/brake assembly from the Ford was a bit of a pain. The 59 firewall is not as strong as the ford so when I step on the clutch it flexes a little. Ill have to build some kind of a small support cage for it. Most...
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    59 Chevy 7.3L IDI swap

    I am taking the week off next week to get as much done as I can. Any advice or suggestions? Ill be paying for a shop so Ill want to work fast and save anything that I can do in my garage with a box of tools for later. The plan is to get the 59 in and take the front clip off/ fix a few...
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    59 Chevy 7.3L IDI swap

    It seems to be smoking hot or cold. Exhaust is clean. When the engine is warm and off I still get smoke out of the oil cap for a little while. Also the temp gauge quit working the other day. It ran at normal operating temp up till the gauge/sending unit quit. I forgot to mention it's an auto...
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    59 Chevy 7.3L IDI swap

    Thanks for the heads up on the cross member. I thought it looked small but I was assured by the manufacturer that they are strong enough. I would rather not have to rip it all apart to fix failed parts so I will probably look into doing it like you have.
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    59 Chevy 7.3L IDI swap

    I've got another 7.3 idi now. My father in law had an old 91 f250 out at the farm with 85K miles. Said if I could get it running I could have it. All it needed was the other injection pump I had. Now I want to make sure this one stays nice till I swap it to the 59. When I got it running, there...
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