ZF5 Install

[sle2115]

Just wanted to ask, is there supposed to be an inspection plate that goes over the opening on the bottom of the ZF5 bell housing? I assume there is, but I don't have one...anyone have a picture?

Thanks in advance

 

[The Warden]

Yes, there is supposed to be a plate...unfortunately, I don't have a picture. I re-used the inspection plate that was on my T-19 and didn't have any problems, FWIW...

 

[TwoTone IDI]

theres one, it looks like a slice of cantaloupe. id love to have one if you run across it. since nobody seems to have one i almost wanna say its made out of plastic.

 

[towcat]

theres one, it looks like a slice of cantaloupe. id love to have one if you run across it. since nobody seems to have one i almost wanna say its made out of plastic.

it's metal. I see them only on trucks that haven't gotten their first clutch job. they strangely dissapear when the trans is removed.

 

[towcat]

theres one, it looks like a slice of cantaloupe. id love to have one if you run across it. since nobody seems to have one i almost wanna say its made out of plastic.

it's metal. I see them only on trucks that haven't gotten their first clutch job. they strangely dissapear when the trans is removed.

 

[sle2115]

Yes, there is supposed to be a plate...unfortunately, I don't have a picture. I re-used the inspection plate that was on my T-19 and didn't have any problems, FWIW...

That's good news, I'm replacing a T19 as well...hope to start on it this weekend as the T19 clutch is going south. I have a new solid flywheel and clutch as well as all new hydraulics. Just a few other "pieces" to get together to get it done.

 

[franklin2]

Rumor I have heard, that when you put these aftermarket oversize SMF clutch kits in, the cover will not fit and needs modification.

 

[hce]

I used the t19 cover on mine it fit, but just barely rubbed the front on the flywheel. A few washers between the cover and tranny on the back two bolts solved the problem.

 

[gonecrazyi]

When I put on my LUK clutch kit I had to bang the inspection cover out a little. The teeth of the flywheel would hit the cover and make one heck of a racket.

 

[Sycostang67]

Not sure about the diesel ZF, but the gas ZF inspection cover is molded into the spacer plate between the motor/trans. It's pretty stupid since you cant just remove it to inspect anything, you have the separate the motor/trans to get a look at anything.

 

[cm1hedge]

Rumor I have heard, that when you put these aftermarket oversize SMF clutch kits in, the cover will not fit and needs modification.

No modification necessary with my Southbend Clutch

 

[sle2115]

I have a Sachs clutch set...has the dual row spring set on the clutch disk, etc. I got a great deal on it new as well, we'll see how it works out. It is the large clutch as well (12 1/4" I believe).

 

[THECACKLER]

ZF w/ LUK SMF w/12-1/4" Valeo disk. No contact, No mods.

 

[93turbo_animal]

No mods to mine either and I'm leaning towards it getting bent a little during removal or something cause why would it hit afterwards the ring gear can't be any bigger or the starter wouldn't work

 

[Silver Burner]

I just sent one to hesutton. Had two of them. One went on my ZF.