I love my old truck and hate to sell it so I will probably rob all of the parts I need off of the donor truck and save them for that one day I finally get fed up with the zf and swap it over. Thank you to everyone for all of the excellent advise and help. P
7.3 engine swap tips
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I wanted to change any gaskets that were difficult with the engine in place. I see though that the oil pan uses a two part sealant from ford. I did find that moroso makes a reusable oil pan gasket. Has anyone used this? It is like $100 for one but if it keeps me from having to turn over the engine on a stand, that I do not possess, them I'm all for it.
79jasper
Chickenhawk
From the other forums, I hear they work well.
While the pan is off would be a good time to reseal the dipstick adapter.
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While the pan is off would be a good time to reseal the dipstick adapter.
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79jasper
Chickenhawk
I guess you could. Lol I think have seen that before.
But replacing the oring and loctite on the nut will also suffice.
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But replacing the oring and loctite on the nut will also suffice.
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For the dipstick adapter, this is an option for an upgrade if desired especially if the original one ended up being bent.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0789TJTKM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2OLrFbJ2PMVR7
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0789TJTKM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2OLrFbJ2PMVR7
79jasper
Chickenhawk
It's a nice piece for sure, but made with the intention of doing it without pulling the pan. I would just do the ford kit and save some money. If use some loctite or rtv on the nut, it should never become a problem.
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79jasper
Chickenhawk
I think it's on the riffraff or diesel orings site.
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Excellent. And I have pulled the tranny out but not the engine with the tranny still in. Will I have to move the zf5 at all when I pull or reinstall the engine? I am just looking for some experience to make sure I don't run into any surprises.
79jasper
Chickenhawk
That I don't know. I've usually dropped the trans, unless it a auto.
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