Pulling motor with a zf5

ghohouston · Mar 22, 2015

I've pulled more than enough 7.3 motors in the last few yesrs, but NEVER on a standard transmission truck. Does the transmission have to come out with motor? Can I just support the zf5 with either a jack or ratchet strap under it like on an auto? How hard will it be upon re installation?

psduser1 · Mar 22, 2015

ghohouston said:
I've pulled more than enough 7.3 motors in the last few yesrs, but NEVER on a standard transmission truck. Does the transmission have to come out with motor? Can I just support the zf5 with either a jack or ratchet strap under it like on an auto? How hard will it be upon re installation?

About the same as pulling an auto. You'll need a clutch alignment tool, for reinstall, though. The alignment pins on an auto are longer than the manual pins, as well.

ghohouston · Mar 22, 2015

Okay cool. I know about the clutch alignment tool, ive done MANY clutch jobs on big trucks, and one on a zf6 6.0. Thank you

psduser1 · Mar 22, 2015

ghohouston said:
Okay cool. I know about the clutch alignment tool, ive done MANY clutch jobs on big trucks, and one on a zf6 6.0. Thank you

Same same

97f350stroker · Mar 22, 2015

I pulled my trans when I did mine its only a couple extra steps to drop it and its one less thing to worry about. I think with it in place the oil pan will hit the crossmember before the input shaft clears the clutch.

superpsd · Mar 22, 2015

I pulled my ZF5 in my driveway. I removed the top access cover and went thru the door with a Cherry picker. I drop the rear mount first and lean the drivetrain back to the rear for straight access to the bolts. Piece of cake walk in the park.

ghohouston · Mar 22, 2015

97f350stroker said:
I pulled my trans when I did mine its only a couple extra steps to drop it and its one less thing to worry about. I think with it in place the oil pan will hit the crossmember before the input shaft clears the clutch.

I've got a sledge hammer in the bed of my truck. Oil pan isn't that thick...

pullandpray · Mar 23, 2015

Just take a torch to that Pos zf LOL

ghohouston · Mar 23, 2015

pullandpray said:
Just take a torch to that Pos zf LOL

Believe me, I want to more than you know lol. I was soooo close to buying a bts e40d the other day, but I actually thought ahead for once in life and decided I'm tired of living in an apartment, and so is the wifey, and there just isn't enough space for a 2 year old. I'm gonna buy a house before I make anymore major purchases for this turd. That is unless something major breaks. Buying a house by 22 is a big goal, but I'm gonna make it happen!

lincolnlocker · Mar 23, 2015

ghohouston said:
Believe me, I want to more than you know lol. I was soooo close to buying a bts e40d the other day, but I actually thought ahead for once in life and decided I'm tired of living in an apartment, and so is the wifey, and there just isn't enough space for a 2 year old. I'm gonna buy a house before I make anymore major purchases for this turd. That is unless something major breaks. Buying a house by 22 is a big goal, but I'm gonna make it happen!

right on man! good decision!

live life full throttle

TyCorr · Mar 23, 2015

Yea. House. Eff that turd.

Bustedknuckles · Mar 23, 2015

ghohouston said:
Believe me, I want to more than you know lol. I was soooo close to buying a bts e40d the other day, but I actually thought ahead for once in life and decided I'm tired of living in an apartment, and so is the wifey, and there just isn't enough space for a 2 year old. I'm gonna buy a house before I make anymore major purchases for this turd. That is unless something major breaks. Buying a house by 22 is a big goal, but I'm gonna make it happen!

I did it! Just be prepared for a ton of paperwork and ridiculous amounts of money wasted on stupid fees and inspections :/

pullandpray · Mar 23, 2015

ghohouston said:
Believe me, I want to more than you know lol. I was soooo close to buying a bts e40d the other day, but I actually thought ahead for once in life and decided I'm tired of living in an apartment, and so is the wifey, and there just isn't enough space for a 2 year old. I'm gonna buy a house before I make anymore major purchases for this turd. That is unless something major breaks. Buying a house by 22 is a big goal, but I'm gonna make it happen!

Hmm 22. Hell I was burning money faster than it was coming in when I was 22. LOL good for you keep up the positive attitude. Your not gonna win any races with the zf5 but it shouldn't leave ya stranded either.

Diesel_Brad · Mar 25, 2015

MAKE SURE it has a garage big enough to work on the truck.

When I bought my 1st house @ 20 the garage was JUST big enough to park a reg cab pickup, but not work on it. Had to do everything out in the gravel drive, boy did that SUCK. Hell, my 4 car garage now is not even big enough:doh:

ghohouston · Mar 25, 2015

Diesel_Brad said:
MAKE SURE it has a garage big enough to work on the truck.

When I bought my 1st house @ 20 the garage was JUST big enough to park a reg cab pickup, but not work on it. Had to do everything out in the gravel drive, boy did that SUCK. Hell, my 4 car garage now is not even big enough:doh:

Absolutely! That was my first thought lol.

Bustedknuckles · Mar 25, 2015

Diesel_Brad said:
MAKE SURE it has a garage big enough to work on the truck.

When I bought my 1st house @ 20 the garage was JUST big enough to park a reg cab pickup, but not work on it. Had to do everything out in the gravel drive, boy did that SUCK. Hell, my 4 car garage now is not even big enough:doh:

Haha that's a fact! A garage was a deal breaker when I was house shopping. Working in mine as we speak actually. My brothers 800 hp cummins and my Saab and Duramax