Swap questions
I am trying to get my ducks in a row in preparation for swapping a 6.9L into my 76 F-150. I really would like to retain my 4speed and add Ranger O/D. I have found a motor (possibly) now I just need to locate bellhousing, and clutch info? Goal is not tire shredding power simply equal power to a 400M and ALOT better MPG. Anyone with helpful ideas or with extra parts to sell feel free to chime in.
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Originally Posted by 6gun
(Post 544783)
I am trying to get my ducks in a row in preparation for swapping a 6.9L into my 76 F-150. I really would like to retain my 4speed and add Ranger O/D. I have found a motor (possibly) now I just need to locate bellhousing, and clutch info? Goal is not tire shredding power simply equal power to a 400M and ALOT better MPG. Anyone with helpful ideas or with extra parts to sell feel free to chime in.
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the clutch is hydro. every diesel ford is hydro clutch.
u will need to put the master onto the 76 cab. also talking to buddies that have had put a 6.9 in the older trucks, u will need to put a body lift on the truck to clear the bellhousing on the engine. i belive it was a 3 inch. the trans will bolt to the factory bell and clutch on the 6.9, i have a 78 trans in my 86. |
Some people have redrilled 460 bellhousings to accomodate diesel motors. I'm not that brave, but it can be done.
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Thanks
Thanks for the tip on the Mercedes but I'm trying to stick to something more familiar. As a 19yr military mechanic I guess I should stick to 6.2Detroit. I really want to keep this as simple as possible. First choice was a 4BT but I can't seem to find a source for the adapter, or the info as to what I'm even looking for. I figure with a 6.9 or 7.3 should be mostly Ford Parts. Am I right or is there something I don't know yet?
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mostly ford parts. the bell isnt to hard to find. hell if u really cant find one near u(which unsure where that is since u dont have it shown) i could pull one from a local yard and ship it to ya.
what type of adapter cant u find for the 4bt? bellhousing? |
Didn't some of the ford chassis bread trucks come with a 4bt with a 4spd/ZF5spd?
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not sure on that, they are scarce since most bread trucks were P-30 chevy chassis.
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Ford T-19 diesel bell should bolt to your np435(?)
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yes it wil, like i said thats the setup i have.
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