My auto to ZF6 swap

tensixniner · Feb 14, 2013

Or you can take the part with you to the store and just buy the one you need.

powerstroked08 · Feb 14, 2013

JB weld! LOL no just kidding! What else is left? Just the shifter bolt?

brooksfruge · Feb 14, 2013

Ya I was gonna head to fastenal or ace bolt and screw with the shift lever but just figured if ask to see if anyone knew. As far as what's left, today the tranny bolts were torqued to spec and the tranny crossmember went in and attempted to put transfer case in by myself, gonna probably need a hand with the transfer case since its so awkward. After the transfer case just driveshafts(which includes any modification to them needed) and tomorrow the floorboard is getting welded in. I decided to buy a brand new pre-bled clutch master cylinder/ slave cylinder from ford so that needs to be installed. Shift lever bolt needs to be bought and that's it. After that the truck is going to ford for IDS. The end is near!

BFT · Feb 15, 2013

Don't be a pussy and install it yourself LOL I've done it a couple times and requires some break dancing moves

Zmann · Feb 15, 2013

I gave myself a Hiatal hernia doing one solo LOL

HD-tech-NH · Feb 15, 2013

brooksfruge said:
Ya I was gonna head to fastenal or ace bolt and screw with the shift lever but just figured if ask to see if anyone knew. As far as what's left, today the tranny bolts were torqued to spec and the tranny crossmember went in and attempted to put transfer case in by myself, gonna probably need a hand with the transfer case since its so awkward. After the transfer case just driveshafts(which includes any modification to them needed) and tomorrow the floorboard is getting welded in. I decided to buy a brand new pre-bled clutch master cylinder/ slave cylinder from ford so that needs to be installed. Shift lever bolt needs to be bought and that's it. After that the truck is going to ford for IDS. The end is near!

I've been quietly following this and wanted to tell you that I'm impressed with your diligence. Been nice to see you stay on task and get the job done. Well done.

:toast:

Dieselfarmer · Feb 15, 2013

Super08Duty said:
I agree with some of what Charles said. In a way your taking a truck that only needed an $1100 converter, and instead ditching the auto and cutting a massive hole in the floor. It's a cool idea, but I don't really agree with it. Mainly for the reason that selling it won't be all that simple. If a buyer wanted to do a carfax on it, they'd see it came with a 5r. If it was my truck, I would have stopped and went back to the auto as soon as I noticed the different floors. Don't get me wrong, I love my zf6 7.3, they're a great transmission and hold up to serious abuse with a good clutch. Like I said, it's still a cool idea...just ballzy. You all can flame me as much as you want now. Just stating my opinions.

GARSH SHORT STICK! JEEZEEEE YOU MEAN!!! LOOKS LIKE SOMEBUDY BEEN STUCK IN A RUT OR SOMETHIN BY GOLLY HOMY G! :biggun:

brooksfruge · Feb 16, 2013

Transfer case is in, front drive shaft had enough flex to get bolted up, had to stretch it a bit so probably needs to be lengthened, rear drive shaft needs to be shortened, probably gonna measure the difference in lengths of transmissions and lengthen front drive shaft and shorten rear by the difference

Floorboard is welded in, except for the top line, my buddy and I decided not to attempt it due to possibly melting dash pieces or nearby wiring, gonna rtv over the welds for peace of mind and figure somethin out for the top line, interior is going back together tomorrow and driveshafts are going to the driveline shop in town on Monday, depending on how long that takes should be at ford soon

powerstroked08 · Feb 16, 2013

Looking good man! Getting close now the hard stuff is all done for the most part. Im excited to see the final product!

B585Ford · Feb 17, 2013

Excellent job with the floorboard....I'm sure that couldn't have been easy. Well,almost there.

White_monster · Feb 17, 2013

That dash panel comes off with just a couple screws too. Paint the welded section with a good primer/sealer then a good coat of paint. Then silicone it if you must. I'd seriously take the time to pull the panel and finish the weld all the way across. You've gone this far don't take a shortcut now. Good work though.

Meniacal_Mark · Feb 17, 2013

:whs:

Looking good, bet you can't wait to row some gears

brooksfruge · Feb 17, 2013

BFT said:
Don't be a pussy and install it yourself LOL I've done it a couple times and requires some break dancing moves

Haha I missed this post when reading over comments, I threw the best moves I had at it by myself lol I failed, with two more sets of hands it took less than 2 minutes

White_monster said:
That dash panel comes off with just a couple screws too. Paint the welded section with a good primer/sealer then a good coat of paint. Then silicone it if you must. I'd seriously take the time to pull the panel and finish the weld all the way across. You've gone this far don't take a shortcut now. Good work though.

Thanks for the advice bud. Any specific primer/paint/rtv brand I should use in your opinion? Ill see what I can do to get the top line welded in.

Meniacal_Mark said:
:whs:
Looking good, bet you can't wait to row some gears

Lol you have no idea, can't wait to drive the truck again this time bangin gears, it's getting old riding the R6 in the rain too. Hopin the IDS/tuning goes smoothly.

White_monster · Feb 17, 2013

No specific paint just something good quality.

brooksfruge · Feb 17, 2013

White_monster said:
No specific paint just something good quality.

Gotcha. Thanks

Meniacal_Mark · Feb 17, 2013

Nothin fancy for rtv either, just black permatex if you use any.

MorganY · Feb 17, 2013

Meniacal_Mark said:
Nothin fancy for rtv either, just black permatex if you use any.

I would use motorcraft sealant. I haven't seen any sealant yet that comes close to it

12stroker · Feb 17, 2013

Go to Tasco auto color on 29th street in Bryan they can set you up with paint at a good price. I bought a throw away paint gun at harbor freight and painted my 12v