ZF Transmission

HazzardMadWolf · Dec 7, 2009

I am doing research to find a 5 speed ZF transmission for my '85 460. Everything dates '87 and up. So are these still compatible with my block? If not what should I be looking for? I would like a good 4x4 5 speed tranny.

Thanks

F 150Cobra · Dec 7, 2009

i would think any ZF5 destined for a Big block ford would fit your engine

if you find a 1987-1996 ZF trans for a Diesel or a Big block it will fit your engine

5.0Flareside · Dec 7, 2009

F 150Cobra said:
i would think any ZF5 destined for a Big block ford would fit your engine

if you find a 1987-1996 ZF trans for a Diesel or a Big block it will fit your engine

No. the diesel and 460 bellhousings are different. it would have to be from another 460.

Truckin4life · Dec 8, 2009

On top of that i have been told the gasser has a close ratio and the diesel a wide ratio....
Or i could have that backwards... Either way there not the same internally.

HazzardMadWolf · Dec 8, 2009

Thanks for the info guys... hopefully i can find one soon

Truckin4life · Dec 8, 2009

Is this goin to be an auto to a manual swap or manual to manual swap?

HazzardMadWolf · Dec 8, 2009

It will be an auto to manual it curently has the c6 in it

Truckin4life · Dec 8, 2009

As i figured...
Would be a good idea to find a donor truck, take everything from it that you can... Search junk yards and what not...

HazzardMadWolf · Dec 8, 2009

I got a donor truck but it was minus drivtrain

Fellro · Dec 8, 2009

I have a trans from a 92, but the problem with it for you is that it has no provision for a speedo cable. You have to find one from an87-91 to get the cable hookup.

HazzardMadWolf · Dec 9, 2009

So how much? and what is involved with the speedo cable to make it work?

Fellro · Dec 9, 2009

You would have to get the housing machined, and then I can't say if there is any provisions to be able to drive the gear on the output shaft. In basic, some form of aftermarket setup would have to be found and used. The 92 and later trucks read off the rear axle for the speedo. Are you looking to do 2wd or 4wd? This is a 2wd tranny.

HazzardMadWolf · Dec 9, 2009

looking for 4wd so this won't work for my application... but thanks for the thought.

Fellro · Dec 9, 2009

Since you are doing 4wd, you don't have to be concerned with the speedo problem, just need to hook your t-case to the ZF you find, so that opens up to more years. I don't know the output shaft compatibility of the different transmissions to transfer cases though.

HazzardMadWolf · Dec 9, 2009

I am looking to do a doubler so I need some thing that will hook up to a NP203, but I also know there are a lot of adapter kits out there.

HazzardMadWolf · Dec 11, 2009

Is the zf transmission an all in one case, or is the bell housing removable?

Fellro · Dec 11, 2009

It is all one case, you have to find one with your specific bell.

Truckin4life · Dec 11, 2009

when you do finally get around to the install, make sure the slave cylinder is brand new... Its not fun to spend half a day pulling the trans to undo a bolt and replace the slave cylinder for your clutch...
Speaking from expierence here.

Fellro · Dec 12, 2009

The 460 version has the slave external, so not as much of an issue like the 351W version, but still worth having it done so you don't have to worry about it. Might consider a new master as well.

HazzardMadWolf · Dec 12, 2009

Thanks for the heads up... I considered the master but had forgotten about the slave... I am guessing I need new flywheel as well, and obviously the clutch plate, pressure plate and throw out bearing, and pilot bearing. Anything else? The donor truck has the pedals.

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