Start and idle of my '89 F250 4x4. International 7.3 diesel (DT444) rebuilt by me, converted from a Ford C6 3 speed automatic to a ZF5-42 5 speed manual transmission
@LopezDR10 it wasnt bad. i was lucky enough to have just about every single part that i needed from a 5 speed truck that was getting parted out. once you get the old automatic stuff out (including the steering column), everything else is a direct swap. i didnt drill a single hole.
the driveshafts are the same length. there is one trick to that though because the ZF5 has larger universal joint bearings than the C6. not sure how the ZF5 size compares to the E4OD but it was nothing to change them over, 2 seconds and i was in business.
@incompletehunter i get about 13-15 mpg mixed city/highway, but i cannot speak to my fuel system's state of repair... from what i understand, underdriven you can get 18 mpg out of the 7.3 unladen. seems high to me.
One more thing, did you re-calibrate your speedometer, or just let it go? Also when you said you had to put in a different column, did you change out the whole thing, or just remove the column shifter and install the plastic cover in it's place?
Some of the best trucks ever made. I had an 89 4x4 double cab in nice shape. vids still on my channel.
I like seeing these 8th gen Ford pick ups in good shape.
i love these red fords i have been driving an 89 ford for most of my driving life
That's a healthy one, no tap tap tap sound.
that was right after i rebuilt the engine. if there was tapping i would not have been a happy camper!
The motors that can’t be killed, pops right off and sounds good and very strong 💪 and that 5 speed makes it even better to me
Wow clean truck! Runs awesome!
it bring me back good memories
Such a beautiful truck! And it sounds great too!
Sounds clean and looks nice!!
Thanks for sharing. That truck is awesome.
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Thanks for the info. I hope eventually I can convert my truck to a manual.
@LopezDR10 it wasnt bad. i was lucky enough to have just about every single part that i needed from a 5 speed truck that was getting parted out. once you get the old automatic stuff out (including the steering column), everything else is a direct swap. i didnt drill a single hole.
I have 2x4 and have got almost 19mpg on highway unloaded with my 92 7.3 idi.
Got 12mpg towing 27 foot 5th wheel.
the driveshafts are the same length. there is one trick to that though because the ZF5 has larger universal joint bearings than the C6. not sure how the ZF5 size compares to the E4OD but it was nothing to change them over, 2 seconds and i was in business.
@maxhauler im on old injectors and an injector pump of unknown age... with a new fuel system and correct timing it will do better
Dam thats a nice truck man, can you post more vids
@incompletehunter i get about 13-15 mpg mixed city/highway, but i cannot speak to my fuel system's state of repair... from what i understand, underdriven you can get 18 mpg out of the 7.3 unladen. seems high to me.
Also, did you use a different drive shaft, or was the the original the correct length?
One more thing, did you re-calibrate your speedometer, or just let it go?
Also when you said you had to put in a different column, did you change out the whole thing, or just remove the column shifter and install the plastic cover in it's place?
What all did you do to your truck to convert it to the ZF 5 Spd.?
nice truck ...... how much of a hasle was it to swap the auto c6 to the 5 spd ..... i have 94 idi with the E4OD and despritly want a 5spd
what kinda fuel mileage comes with the IDI?
@idiforddiesel sorry man, this is all i have for now.