The different injector (long lead type) was a Super Duty specific thing to address the infamous "cackle" problem. It does not apply to your 96. You can swap the injectors. Don't forget to remove the fuel and oil that will drain into the cylinders before restarting! You don't want to...
Yeah, on a stock ZF5, it's the only wiring that goes to the trans. I did have a trans temp gauge fitting to mine. Maybe these will help the OP as well. Cheers!
What's the GVWR on that f250 7.5L? I've always been under the assumption that 8800 lbs and over were no required to have airbags. Also, there is nothing in the factory service manuals (Workshop or EVTM) for 1997 F250 HD regarding an airbag (anywhere: Steering column, power distribution...
They've started getting the Garrett non-EBPV pedestals back in stock now. There more expensive, but I'll take the better quality. I've got one waiting to go on the 97. Cheers!