ZF5-42 transmission and PTO in Ohio (not mine)

[Nick382]

Was looking around and found this post for a transmission and PTO.

Price seems high? I don't know much about them. I'm sure someone here has been looking though. Thought it'd be nice to have if they weren't terribly expensive.

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/d/ford-super-duty-zf-sspeed/6465083798.html


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[Shadetreemechanic]

I don't see a pto.....

 

[79jasper]

Those side plates are for pto.....
"Very Nice Factory Original Ford Super Duty Truck ZF 5 speed manual Trans with PTO"

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[Nick382]

Yeah, I guess I didn't look for one. Just assumed it had one! Speaking of pricing though, what do these units go for used ? I don't know if one is more desirable or not.


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[79jasper]

His price is a bit much. For not a whole lot more, you could get a reman.
But, that is typically what a 4x4 diesel one goes for.

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[Nick382]

His price is a bit much. For not a whole lot more, you could get a reman.
But, that is typically what a 4x4 diesel one goes for.

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I've got a 4x2, so I'm guessing that might work in my favor?

We are talking about transmission + PTO? Right?


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[79jasper]

No...
The seller is just mentioning that the trans is pto capable, imo. Yes, all diesel zfs have it. (Actually zf5/6 period, I think)
If he had a pto unit with it, I guarantee his price would be doubled.

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[Shadetreemechanic]

Yeah, that is kinda steep for a transmission alone, great price for transmission with PTO. I am currently in the market for a zf with pto,

 

[Thewespaul]

Yeah, that is kinda steep for a transmission alone, great price for transmission with PTO. I am currently in the market for a zf with pto,

I’ve got a couple ptos that should work for a zf

 

[79jasper]

"Should" or do?
From previous research, for the zf5 they are fairly specific.

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[Thewespaul]

Bolt pattern looks to be correct, I can’t guarantee anything past that. Buyer would need to do research on the part and their application themselves

 

[79jasper]

Gotcha. Most of the patterns are similar. But the gears are specific. And you have to set a close tolerance on the gear mesh/preload. Ask me how I know. Lol

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[Thewespaul]

Yeah very familiar with using those shim/gaskets on our big Eaton’s. Sucks you have to drain and refill every time you need to add or remove a shim

 

[crash-harris]

Folks in this state think ZF's are freggin gold. Prices on anything Ford truck have gotten stupid. Prices on anything really. Caught an ad on a local FB group for a Geo Tracker, fit wanted $10K! "Everything is new or rebuilt", but you could see a fist size rust spot on the hood.