wanderer-rrorc
Explorer
yup...it WILL bolt to it.....
theres many people that have gotten rid of the dual mass flywheel (DMF)...check oilburners.net for writeups...
oh...and post some pictures!!
Converting 6.9 diesel to 4x4
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yup...it WILL bolt to it.....
theres many people that have gotten rid of the dual mass flywheel (DMF)...check oilburners.net for writeups...
oh...and post some pictures!!
johnboy
New member
The donor truck has a blown up 7.3.
My van only has 150,000 or so and the engine runs really sweet. I've replaced almost all the goodies( alternator, fuel pump, vacuum pump.......).
Sorry about pics but I sent my camera in to get fixed and it should be back any day now.
Wouldn't you know as soon as I sent the camera out the weather turned really nice in seattle and I've missed a bunch of sunny days to fire off pics.
My van only has 150,000 or so and the engine runs really sweet. I've replaced almost all the goodies( alternator, fuel pump, vacuum pump.......).
Sorry about pics but I sent my camera in to get fixed and it should be back any day now.
Wouldn't you know as soon as I sent the camera out the weather turned really nice in seattle and I've missed a bunch of sunny days to fire off pics.
johnboy
New member
Well bad news. I didn't jump on the truck from cl quick enough and the guy sold it out from under me while I was on the way to his house.
Next time I'll just show up for my axle 2 hours early.
Let the search continue.
I finally got my camera back and shot a couple pics of my van but I can't figure out how to post them yet, but I'll keep working on it.
Next time I'll just show up for my axle 2 hours early.
Let the search continue.
I finally got my camera back and shot a couple pics of my van but I can't figure out how to post them yet, but I'll keep working on it.
Rot Box
Explorer
For future reference any transmission that came behind a 7.3 IDI will bolt up to the 6.9. They are essentially the same engine aside from displacement and head bolt size. The 6.9's didn't suffer from block worm so I'd say they are the better of the two. The 460 and other gasoline powered trucks had a different bellhousing pattern so they will not bolt right up. If you can find another truck with the ZF 5 speed that will ultimately be your best bet for a transmission and transfer case. The 85.5-97 Dana 60's are all the same for the most part...
Sounds like a fun project and what a great platform to start with :wings:
Sounds like a fun project and what a great platform to start with :wings:
johnboy
New member
Thanks RotBox
Are you aware of any automatic transmissions with an overdrive that will bolt to these motors. I would love to have the manual but I don't wanna bother with the slave cylinder and clutch pedal. An automatic seems like it could be done in very little time.
What about something that came behind a powerstroke.
Are you aware of any automatic transmissions with an overdrive that will bolt to these motors. I would love to have the manual but I don't wanna bother with the slave cylinder and clutch pedal. An automatic seems like it could be done in very little time.
What about something that came behind a powerstroke.
Rot Box
Explorer
Sorry for the late reply
Any four speed auto from an 89-94 IDI Diesel will work for sure. These transmissions are known as the E4OD 4speed and they seem to be pretty reliable/strong once the factory torque converter is upgraded to an aftermarket unit. I don't know a whole lot of specifics about them other than they do have an electronic overdrive so you would need to find a donor truck/van with the computer and harness. Just like the manual transmissions they must be from a diesel and not a gas engine :elkgrin: Hope this helps,
Andrew
johnboy
New member
So I just made the score I've been looking for.
I bought a 1976 e-250 pathfinder 4x4 chassis.
It's only a dana 44 but oh well.coil sprung.
Looks like a pretty easy bolt on but I'm gonna need to refurbish some of the parts.
Does anyone know a source for pathfinder parts?
Oh yeah. I also just bought a zf5 transmission and a borg worner transfercase out of an 88 f350. So if anyone knows anywhere to acquire a clutch pedal that fits a E-series van please let me know.
Still trying to get some of my pics to post. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.
I bought a 1976 e-250 pathfinder 4x4 chassis.
It's only a dana 44 but oh well.coil sprung.
Looks like a pretty easy bolt on but I'm gonna need to refurbish some of the parts.
Does anyone know a source for pathfinder parts?
Oh yeah. I also just bought a zf5 transmission and a borg worner transfercase out of an 88 f350. So if anyone knows anywhere to acquire a clutch pedal that fits a E-series van please let me know.
Still trying to get some of my pics to post. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.
Herbie
Rendezvous Conspirator
