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Diesel swapping my 1990 Bronco II Part 1
Part 1 of swapping the 2.3 Turbo Diesel from a 1986 Ford Ranger Diesel into my 1990 Bronco II.
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Cummins Econoline Update January 2024
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OK everybody I have actually been working on the van and this video is gonna show you some progress I’ve made over the last couple months. Please stick around to the end, I have some questions about body mounts and I’m hoping maybe you guys have some input that could be helpful before final decision is made on body mount. Thanks for watching!!!
Ford FM145 sloppy shifter fix
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Quick and easy fix for a loose and sloppy Ford FM145 transmission. This transmission was used in 1985, 1986,and 1987 Ford Rangers and Bronco II’s.
1997 Ford OBS Complete Performance Steering Wheel Replacement. #ford #obsford #f350
มุมมอง 14Kปีที่แล้ว
I install a @CompletePerformance refurbished steering wheel on my 1997 F350!! So here’s a step-by-step video of that install. Hope you’ll find this helpful if you’re thinking about buying one. Please like and subscribe for more great Ford content!!! Thanks a lot!!
Coming together!!! Ford Econoline 4x4 Cummins Van
มุมมอง 1.5K2 ปีที่แล้ว
I work to get the chassis back in order and with that more questions arise. Thanks for checking it out and feel free to offer comments and advice.
Bumpside Ford Rollback roars to life!!!
มุมมอง 3742 ปีที่แล้ว
With a little work this old rollback is almost ready to work. Ok, so that’s a stretch but it’s one step closer. Hope you dig the content, thanks for checking out the channel!!
Should it be saved?!?!?!
มุมมอง 2982 ปีที่แล้ว
I look over this new to me Ford Bumpside F-750. She’s a bit rough but when was the last time you saw an old two car rollback. Check it out and thanks for watching!!
Have I gone too far……Cummins 4x4 Van build update!!
มุมมอง 7802 ปีที่แล้ว
Finally got out to the shop and put together an update video on some of the progress I’ve made on the van. More to come in the future
Diesel Ford Ranger…. Will it run!?!?
มุมมอง 1.2K2 ปีที่แล้ว
I bust out some batteries to see if the old diesel ranger will crank to life!!!
Wrecked Junker F-150 recovery #recovery #scrapping #towing
มุมมอง 2222 ปีที่แล้ว
Wrecked Junker F-150 recovery #recovery #scrapping #towing
Ford Transit seat install in 3rd Gen Econoline Van Part 2
มุมมอง 6192 ปีที่แล้ว
Ford Transit seat install in 3rd Gen Econoline Van Part 2
Tips for installing S&B body mounts on a OBS Ford and More!!!
มุมมอง 11K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Tips for installing S&B body mounts on a OBS Ford and More!!!
Ford Transit seat install in a 3rd Gen Econoline Van
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Ford Transit seat install in a 3rd Gen Econoline Van
Ultimate DIY chassis/body cart!!! Repurposed pallet racking collapsible cart!!
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Ultimate DIY chassis/body cart!!! Repurposed pallet racking collapsible cart!!
Why would I buy a two car trailer?!?! To haul more Bronco’s of course!!
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Why would I buy a two car trailer?!?! To haul more Bronco’s of course!!
Moving two 4 post lifts in one trip!!!
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Moving two 4 post lifts in one trip!!!
The “Mule” Goes to Montana!! Makoshika State Park Tour. #propane #lpg #towing
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The “Mule” Goes to Montana!! Makoshika State Park Tour. #propane #lpg #towing
Heavy Hauling with new upgrades and repairs.
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Heavy Hauling with new upgrades and repairs.
Fuel to the Fire!!!! Diesel propane towing!!
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Fuel to the Fire!!!! Diesel propane towing!!
New Ride!!!! 1954 Ford Skyliner!!!!
มุมมอง 2.8K3 ปีที่แล้ว
New Ride!!!! 1954 Ford Skyliner!!!!
New Prize!!!! Diesel Ford Ranger!!!
มุมมอง 9453 ปีที่แล้ว
New Prize!!!! Diesel Ford Ranger!!!
Broncos and More Broncos!!!
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Broncos and More Broncos!!!
“The Unicorn” lives again!!!
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“The Unicorn” lives again!!!
“Blue Kitty”, Our 1966 Ford Fairlane
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“Blue Kitty”, Our 1966 Ford Fairlane
Almost lights out!!
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Almost lights out!!
#Shorts Holy Black Bears!!!! A sal and three little cubs.
มุมมอง 1093 ปีที่แล้ว
#Shorts Holy Black Bears!!!! A sal and three little cubs.
Ford Cummins 4x4 Van progress
มุมมอง 7093 ปีที่แล้ว
Ford Cummins 4x4 Van progress
23k Original Miles!!! 1989 Bronco II Walk around!!!!
มุมมอง 9K3 ปีที่แล้ว
23k Original Miles!!! 1989 Bronco II Walk around!!!!
Exciting Unboxing and Current Cost Breakdown!!!
มุมมอง 3773 ปีที่แล้ว
Exciting Unboxing and Current Cost Breakdown!!!
Cummins Econoline 4x4 van project. Frame is blasted and painted!!!
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Cummins Econoline 4x4 van project. Frame is blasted and painted!!!

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  • @rorydaddy
    @rorydaddy วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the Video, I have a 1993 flare side with the same problem

  • @wonderboy8111
    @wonderboy8111 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can’t find this part anywhere. Where are you guys getting this at????

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@wonderboy8111 Shortly after I bought and installed mine they were discontinued unfortunately. The only possible location to find would be at a school bus boneyard with T444E International buses. Good Luck!!

  • @brada1997
    @brada1997 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This thing seems pretty awesome. I routed my hose down to the frame and then through a filter that came off of an agricultural sprayer, and then a hose back up to the intake. So mine doesn't go to the atmosphere, but I get to separate and trap the oil. I get about 3 oz of oil in my trap every 5,000 miles between oil changes

  • @curiousjericho
    @curiousjericho 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When’s the next update?!

  • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
    @PeterHatch-mx7zc 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thks for the video trying to get in to gear as I asked manual or auto

  • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
    @PeterHatch-mx7zc 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Had a 1990 3500 excab cbevy first thing i put a gear vender most i put a three horse goose neck with two horse Bakersfield to broke arrow .OK 65/70 got 16/17 miles p/g still have the gear vender worth every cent!!

  • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
    @PeterHatch-mx7zc 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Look good in have a 1988 van did have a 6.9 diesel in it ! Have a 2003 e350 4x4 rolling frame and a 12value p/pump have a 518 trans with transver case ! Should I go manual

  • @animalinsde06
    @animalinsde06 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sick truck

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@animalinsde06 Thank you!! I finally got the 4x4 swap completed now. Video to come on that swap.

    • @animalinsde06
      @animalinsde06 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@GillansGarage I've got a 95 F350 Centurion just picked up from the woods of Dupo, IL three months ago. Im looking to 4x4 swap it.

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@animalinsde06 Well hopefully my video video will be helpful.

  • @m37cdn
    @m37cdn หลายเดือนก่อน

    for cutting bigger body mount holes, you can use the stacked hole saw trick...its a hole saw arbor with two saws mounted, one to align on the original hole and the outer one does the cutting

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve been buying newer Ford Econoline van mounts and bushings and they seem to be the same. I need three more upper bushing sets to have all new mounts.

  • @TowMan127
    @TowMan127 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful truck.

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!!

    • @TowMan127
      @TowMan127 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ 🫡

  • @ronnieking1025
    @ronnieking1025 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where is the original battery hold down

  • @Russell_and_Rosko
    @Russell_and_Rosko หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well hell fk'in yeah! I've got a '93 with the 351w that I've been talking about doing this to. Good stuff 🙌

  • @KC-lg7tx
    @KC-lg7tx หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the length difference between the zf5 and zf6? Bellhousing to transfer case adapter. Cant seem to find anyone that knows. Or how much was the reat driveshaft shortened? Thanks

  • @UrbanOverlanding
    @UrbanOverlanding หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have a before and after comparison regarding how low the tank sits compared to the original?

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@UrbanOverlanding That tank is 7 1/2” deeper than the stock tank so it should be plus or minus that much deeper.

    • @UrbanOverlanding
      @UrbanOverlanding หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well that makes sense 🤦🏼‍♂️. Thanks

  • @jessewright786
    @jessewright786 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome car!!! Love it!

  • @BrandonLeech
    @BrandonLeech 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can see if you're pulling the trans out anyway to do a 4x4 swap this might be worth the extra trouble, but if I had an older 2wd PSD or IDI and planned to leave it 2wd I don't think it's worth the trouble or money. The ZF5 is fine. Granny and OD are basically the same in the ZF6 you just get an extra gear in the middle. I'd actually rather have the ZF5's slightly shorter OD ratio in my 99 7.3.

  • @sebastianharrison6118
    @sebastianharrison6118 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dang this is cool i have an 87 it unfortunately doesn't have this feature

  • @terrybrannigan9963
    @terrybrannigan9963 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    a machine shop should be able to bore out the ford flange to match the dodge

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are correct. It turns out they produce the flange to match the dodge transfer case but has the bigger cv joint that match’s the ford driveshaft. I had my driveshaft order and modify the shaft I had and it turned out great.

  • @levisaucier2167
    @levisaucier2167 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video!! About to do the same job myself and this really saved me a lot of time!

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!! I’m glad it helped!!

  • @perryreding5475
    @perryreding5475 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so ready to see you finish this van. I want to do the same thing to my E350 Cabriolet. Keep up the good work!

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You and I both!!! I’m really hoping I can knock a lot out this winter.

  • @codyharding142
    @codyharding142 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Question does the factory zf5 clutch work

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don’t know. I used the ZF6 clutch which I would recommend because it’s bigger.

  • @rodnozouf1466
    @rodnozouf1466 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you ever find any more pedal assemblies i am looking to 5 speed swap 2 e350s

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good luck with your search. I found a set on eBay some time back. I would also check with some of the junkyards that are tied into a national search database, I hear a guy bought set that way too.

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rodnozouf1466 facebook.com/share/BoXo7gRrmPVWd88f/?mibextid=79PoIi

  • @Pludplug
    @Pludplug 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video. Great walk through.

  • @awh5773
    @awh5773 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i do have one question. i have a 1988 f250 5.8L custom extended cab long bed 2wheel drive with the early zf-s5 5 speed with internal bell housing slave cylinder. ok my question is this. how did you get the speedometer to work? i have seen the newer transmissions in the salvage yards and they have no place on the driver side of the transmission to install the speedo cable and sensor. . i would love to put a 6 speed in my old brick nose. any advise would be appricated

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine being a 1997 has the speedometer pickup in the rear axle so it was a non-issue for me. I’m not really sure how you would be able to make it work on a 1988. I’m sorry I wasn’t more helpful.

    • @awh5773
      @awh5773 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GillansGarage its all good. i figure it dont hurt to ask

  • @marcrandell6680
    @marcrandell6680 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How the crap can I get one. Looking everywhere

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would check school bus junkyards. I wish they still made it.

  • @GMC6523
    @GMC6523 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    98,000 original miles on the engine on the van?

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is correct. It has more on it now of course.

  • @willyck948
    @willyck948 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been looking around youtube as I'm curious if propane would help emmisions diesel engines avoid regen or maybe reduce EGT when towing.

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s an interesting idea!!! As the idea of propane is to aid with a more complete burn supposedly it might make a difference. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️. I guess my only concern would be the high cost of a failure on one of those new engines.

    • @willyck948
      @willyck948 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @GillansGarage 2.8L duramax can get a bit hot when towing heavy loads on long Pennsylvania hills. I don't need more power, necessarily. I found a guy testing EGT and he noticed running less throttle higher rpms in a lower gear helps alot. I want to be able to floor it and know it'll be fine without worrying about gaudges.

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Water methanol may be more in line for lowering EGT’s while towing.

  • @misters2837
    @misters2837 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    IDK why....But..."Give Me Fuel, Give Me Fire, Give Me That Which I Desire!" ... Came To My Mind!

  • @wesleevanslyke4326
    @wesleevanslyke4326 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really helpful video answered a lot of questions I have. I have all the parts looking to start my swap this week.

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@wesleevanslyke4326 Glad to help!!

  • @chriscraft4236
    @chriscraft4236 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think this is an excellent mod that actually came from the manufacturer of the engine 👍🏼 But somehow didn’t make it to the Ford pickup truck line. I’m going order and install for my 97, however I will attempt to reverse the valve covers to gain a better fit. Curious if you attempted a valve cover swap? Excellent video thanks for making it!!

  • @noahriding5780
    @noahriding5780 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you always have to have a blowtorch and heavy tools for removing shackles and shackle bolts? I just don't have all the tools a shop does.

  • @noahriding5780
    @noahriding5780 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you tell if the shackle is reparable compared to must be replaced?

  • @jayb460_
    @jayb460_ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My horn operates but my cruise control does not. I made sure that the vacuum system works and all fuses were fine. I see you mentioned the horn and cruise control operation at one point in the video where you showed the three contacts. I am thinking this may be the culprit. Hopefully just remove and clean contact points. I am unsure if the buttons could be worn as well?

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jayb460_ Sounds like you’re on the right track. Good luck!!

  • @terrybrannigan9963
    @terrybrannigan9963 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've got an 89 e350 ex mac tools truck. You got me wanting to out my 06 24v in there. The van is setup with a 460 on propane too. 4x4.... hell yeah.

  • @terrybrannigan9963
    @terrybrannigan9963 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really loving this build.

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! I need to get back on it. I have the driveshafts done now so I’m closer to getting the body back on.

  • @tjr9741
    @tjr9741 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This kit is now discontinued, got damn it

  • @um_fu1326
    @um_fu1326 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My bronco ii has 43k miles

    • @um_fu1326
      @um_fu1326 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      243k*

  • @um_fu1326
    @um_fu1326 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much for the ii

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@um_fu1326 I couldn’t sell it at this time!! But thanks though!!

    • @um_fu1326
      @um_fu1326 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GillansGarage could do how much?

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@um_fu1326 I’m sorry I couldn’t sell it. I fixed my earlier comment.

    • @um_fu1326
      @um_fu1326 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GillansGarage nah I’m joking with you have a good day bro that become is clean I’m jealous

  • @dougpeirce726
    @dougpeirce726 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Narrower then 102"?

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dougpeirce726 Might have been outlawing a little. Haha

  • @akquicksilver
    @akquicksilver 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So how much are the filter elements? Thanks for the follow up.

  • @user-wv4gy3jp4c
    @user-wv4gy3jp4c 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So you loosened it up and the bolt broke? I don't understand what you're saying 😕

  • @toddbell4646
    @toddbell4646 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What length did you have to cut the front shaft down to?

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unfortunately I don’t recall the exact dimension. Because I was going from a 2wd ZF5 to a 4x4 ZF6 with NP271, there were so many changes it was hard to keep track.

  • @LimaTangoZulu
    @LimaTangoZulu 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What did you do with the speedometer cable? I’m wanting to install a 12v Cummins with a ZF6 into a 1987 model 1 ton

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Being that this is 1997 it has the speed sensor in the rear axle it was a non-issue. For your swap it’s more complicated. Might I suggest a GPS speedometer. I’m sorry I’m not more helpful. Ever since we ZF5 swapped the ‘87 Econoline 6.9 turbo diesel we just use an old Garmin GPS for a speedometer. Haha.

    • @LimaTangoZulu
      @LimaTangoZulu 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GillansGarage do you know if the old school t-case will bolt to a ZF6? The speedometer cable goes to the tail housing of the t-case on 4x4 trucks. That might make it work.

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Alien.Dog_ Not without modifying the input shaft on the old T-case. The shaft diameter and spine count are different.

    • @LimaTangoZulu
      @LimaTangoZulu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GillansGarageso I actually figured out that one way you could do it, if you want to keep the 7.3 IDI or PSD, is to get a 2wd ZF6, and run a divorced mount NP205 with a short shaft to connect the two. The 205 has the speedometer sender for the cable, so everything works like stock. Just need a longer cable. For me, since I’m doing a 12v Cummins swap, I’ll be running an NV5600 transmission. So what I would do is use a direct mount 205 with a Torque King 29 spline input shaft and adapter kit. Then the 205 bolts right to the NV5600, and the speedometer can connect to the 205, and everyone is happy :)

    • @LimaTangoZulu
      @LimaTangoZulu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I found an even better solution: Advance Adapters makes a kit to connect an NV4500 to a Ford NP205. This same kit will work to connect a G56 diesel tranny to the original BW1356 t-case. Now I don’t need to track down another gearbox and rebuild it :)

  • @chadliggett7988
    @chadliggett7988 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brother, Awesome Build and excellent explaining of everything. I Love this build! Got questions on Gear Vender overdrive since you mounted the back side of transfer case doesn't it only works when it's in two drive? You said something around 400 to 450 hp what would be the torque 600 to 800? Last question what is the total length from the front of fan to the center yoke of the gear vender? Thanks for making this video!

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! Yes the Gear Vendor can only be used in 2wd. I thinking the torque will be around 1000ftlbs. I’ll have to measure that and back to you. Thanks again!! I need to get back on it!!

    • @chadliggett7988
      @chadliggett7988 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GillansGarage Thank you for responding back to me it means a lot! Those measurements would help me. Yeah keep Building Brother we are watching! I'm going to be posting your videos on Facebook Van Builds groups. Best Regards!

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chadliggett7988 Thanks!! I’ll head over to FB and check it out.

  • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
    @Dancing_Alone_wRentals 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really cool truck. I have an 86' dump ( 350 size) but I don't have the time to work on it. Gas tank isn't giving fuel....brake line gave out....but But it sits on a big concrete slab so it probably isn't getting much worse......probably....

  • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
    @Dancing_Alone_wRentals 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really like the idea of making a rolling table out of the leftovers. I've seen where people will make a desk under a pallet rack. Your idea is a really good one. tHanks for the video

  • @Noctis_B
    @Noctis_B 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @GillansGarage Hey there! I've seen your work and it's quite impressive! In fact you were one of the main reasons why I decided to pick up a 1981 Econoline E150 with a 3+OD (I guess, four speed). I do not like that transmission at all. I'd love to do a 5MODR2 swap. I feel that I'm at a crossroads right now because the floor panels in the cab (front front and front rear) need to be replaced due to the huge amount of pitting, holes, and in addition the metal that was broken out when one of the dog house bolts was ugga'dugga'd to hell and tore the metal off the floor (to get the bolt and nut out, I still have the bolt, nut, and piece of floor in between..) Anyway, I was wondering if now would be the time to do the swap? I'm not sure the shifter will sit in the same place as the "old" transmission and rather than cut my new floorboards multiple times (if I were to do the swap later) sounds unappealing. Would you be interested in talking through this a bit with me? A DM, response, or anything of the sort would be wonderful however I do understand you are a busy man, with that said your experience in this particular swap is really appealing. I picked a manual econoline so I would have the foot pedals and have a decent amount of the manual transmission parts, but at this point I'm unsure what I need to buy or where to even begin. Anyway, thank you for your time. I hope to hear from you. All the best, may you be happy, healthy and prosperous! (I work 3rd shift, hence the almost 3AM comment time..CT)

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Send me an email at jjgillan82@gmail.com

  • @helamanarrigo1249
    @helamanarrigo1249 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, I’m going to swap my zf5 on my 95 to zf6. I have a couple questions if anyone could answer I’d appreciate it. Does the crossmember have to be e99 zf6 or do all NBS crossmembers work?(the trans I’m putting in is a 2003)Is it the same clutch from zf5? (I have solid flywheel conversion kit) How much lower were your RPMs on the highway? A lot of people that haven’t done this have told me it’s not worth the swap and that I’ll have to smash the cab with a hammer to get it to fit. I already have the trans tho so really no turning back. Also my zf5 is garbage anyway due to previous owner not installing pilot bearing when doing the solid flywheel conversion.

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would assume any 7.3 ZF6 crossmember will work with the small modification I mentioned. I used the ZF6 clutch which if I recall correctly it’s bigger than the ZF5 clutch. Based on the math it will lower your top end rpm’s by about 120 rpm’s but that’s only half the story. The better low gear and the shift pattern with low and reverse across from each other is a big benefit for me especially whenever pulling a load and maneuvering it. The only minor tweak I had to make was at the back of the opening in floor and leave one screw out in the center of that cover. Very minor considering the benefits for me. I’ve got about 40k miles on my swap and I have zero regrets.

    • @helamanarrigo1249
      @helamanarrigo1249 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GillansGaragewhat master cylinder did you use? I heard the zf6 slave is a different bore than zf5 master cylinder so it makes the clutch release high if you use the stock obs master. Did you have any problems like that or were you able to put a zf6 master in?

    • @GillansGarage
      @GillansGarage 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@helamanarrigo1249 I used the ZF5 master cylinder and have zero issues in over 40k miles.

  • @here_we_go_again2571
    @here_we_go_again2571 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gorgeous car. I always liked the coral and white sand color combination.

  • @builtbyfluffy
    @builtbyfluffy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ran into a similar issue after just getting a body swap done on a 1988 gen 3 body to a 4x4 gen 4 frame. As you mentioned it's easy to find the top rubber portion of the body mounts but I couldn't find the metal nor the bottom rubber. I ended up finding a polyurethane mounts for 2008-2016 F250s and 350s. It had the metal hardware that worked, I cut down the top poly mount to match the thickness of the stock rubber bottom mounts I took off the van, and used them with the new top rubber mounts meant for the vans. I'm just working through engine issues now.