7.3 = SAE 2 bolt housing???

Buffalo444 · Jul 27, 2012

http://www.thedieselstop.com/contents/getitems.php3?7.3 DIT Power Stroke F-650/750

^^ according to that technical spread, it's SAE 2? Is that correct? And does that mean you can bolt up any SAE 2 bolt pattern transmission to it?

Buffalo444 · Jul 28, 2012

kyle43335 · Jul 28, 2012

Buffalo444 said:
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the trans side is sae #2. yes your technically correct,however not any sae #2 bell will work.

it has to be for the 7.3 specifically,due to the engine side being specific to the engine itself.

i think i still have one in storage.

Buffalo444 · Jul 28, 2012

So how do you get an adapter to go from the 7.3 block pattern to the basic SAE 2 pattern?

pontiacross · Jul 28, 2012

you can order a 444e one from international
or get a used one out of a school bus or ih truck

Buffalo444 · Jul 28, 2012

pontiacross said:
you can order a 444e one from international
or get a used one out of a school bus or ih truck

Any idea on part numbers?

Buffalo444 · Jul 28, 2012

So like this?

http://www.heavytruckparts.net/detailview.php?vehicle=509956&vendor=254076&store=3&searchnum=4186051

What is used to make the flywheel sit back that far? Does International also have the flywheels? I'm a custom clutch would be doable....

kyle43335 · Jul 28, 2012

Buffalo444 said:
So like this?

http://www.heavytruckparts.net/detailview.php?vehicle=509956&vendor=254076&store=3&searchnum=4186051

What is used to make the flywheel sit back that far? Does International also have the flywheels? I'm a custom clutch would be doable....

Yeah like that.

FrankTheTank · Jul 29, 2012

what do u have your eyes set on that uses an SAE 2 bellhousing?

Buffalo444 · Jul 29, 2012

FrankTheTank said:
what do u have your eyes set on that uses an SAE 2 bellhousing?

This trans:

http://appsprod01.zf.com/zf.product...s&levelID=19268&mediaFileName=9S1310TO_EN.pdf

it's rated at just under 1000 ft-lbs, which with this clutch:

http://www.phoenixfriction.com/p-34...ate-1-spline-4-ceramic-button-clutch-set.aspx

Should allow for a reliable and stout 450-500 rwhp Medium Duty tow beast.

02BigD · Jul 29, 2012

Is that air shift for range selection?

I would imagine with no trailer it would be like bob tailing with a 9 spd big truck and you could start off 4th or 5th?

Buffalo444 · Jul 29, 2012

02BigD said:
Is that air shift for range selection?

I would imagine with no trailer it would be like bob tailing with a 9 spd big truck and you could start off 4th or 5th?

Anywhere from 3rd to 5th depending on rear end.

From what I see it has a range lever, don't know if its on air or not.

MoneyWellWasted · Jul 29, 2012

yes the high/low is air shifted and yes you can get the rear structure flywheel and clutch from international. your also gonna need to get cross shafts and a fork. and gonna have to figure out how to rig up a linkage to the cross shafts

Buffalo444 · Jul 30, 2012

Having a hard enough time sourcing the trans. Figure once I do that, I'll be able to find the other other parts needed.

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MoneyWellWasted · Jul 30, 2012

did you want that exact trans that you had the link for?

Buffalo444 · Jul 30, 2012

MoneyWellWasted said:
did you want that exact trans that you had the link for?

The 1311 one (with intarder)

Vader's Fury · Jul 30, 2012

I am working on the same thing. I have been trying to find the bell housing that you listed for a few weeks now.

I am working on putting a Roadranger trans behind it and wanna run a trans with "double overdrive" or 2 gears higher than direct. That will give me the capability to down shift in between what is offered if I stick with the zf-6. Going to stuff the whole package into a international 4600 lp chassis.

Buffalo444 · Jul 30, 2012

Vader's Fury said:
I am working on the same thing. I have been trying to find the bell housing that you listed for a few weeks now.

I am working on putting a Roadranger trans behind it and wanna run a trans with "double overdrive" or 2 gears higher than direct. That will give me the capability to down shift in between what is offered if I stick with the zf-6. Going to stuff the whole package into a international 4600 lp chassis.

Really, overdrive is only relative. If you find a trans with a 1st (non-creeper) gear significantly lower than the ZF 6, than you can gear higher than you had combined with the ZF 6 and essentially have a Double OD.