2004 F-350 4x4 (ex-6L) with zf-6
I am coming up fast on putting the engine in. I loosened the transmission support bolts and slid the trans rearward as far as the elongated holes would allow (about an inch or a little less) I measured and got 38 inches between the trans flange and rad. Then I measured engine- back of adaptor plate to front top of fan. 38 inches. I am thinking I need at least an inch between the fan and rad to be able to unscrew the fan if I need to.
I could re-drill the crossmember holes in the frame and move the crossmember back 2 or 3 inches....... The Ford crossmember is kind of a silly looking thing- I could build a pretty strong Trans crossmmeber out of 5 inch channel iron -
and have plenty of room for elongated holes in it.......
I have seen somebody here build a front (engine) crossmember - it looked fine- any good reason I couldn't fab one for the transmission ??????? looks like it might be easier than moving the ford one......
any thoughts ?
Tim