engine to transmission adapters
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engine to transmission adapters
I have been thinking about making my own adapter plate for an engine swap. Does anyone know of blueprints /software which shows existing engine and various and transmission milling information? I am a complete newcomer to the machine world so any information or guidance is appreciated. Thanks, Patrick
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Re: engine to transmission adapters
Start here
With a look at bell. bell housing patterns.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ ... g_patterns
With a look at bell. bell housing patterns.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ ... g_patterns
Re: engine to transmission adapters
Hello Patrick
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Welcome to The Home Machinist!
As you have found out, we have members
that really enjoy helping each other, and
sharing there skill’s and or knowledge,as
well as there project’s, idea’s, and more.
In order for this to happen smoothly there
are a few things that are NEEDED:
1)Correct brand names of what ever
you are asking and/or talking about.
1.5) In YOUR REQUEST, it would also
be helpful to supply the NAME, YEAR,
TYPE, of TRANSMISSION and ENGINE
you are wanting to use.
2)Correct Serial numbers, Model No,
Date, and or Country of Manufacturer,
Size’s, Colors, Clear Picture’s of the item,
and or it’s data plates, and anything else
you can supply for the members to work
with.
3)Do you already have, or need
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Re: engine to transmission adapters
Patrick,
Check this out.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/Tech-Help/ ... imensions/
and
CAD drawings of most popular V8 engine bellhousing patterns
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general-m ... ost1058609
Ken.
Check this out.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/Tech-Help/ ... imensions/
and
CAD drawings of most popular V8 engine bellhousing patterns
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general-m ... ost1058609
Ken.
Last edited by ken572 on Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:28 pm, edited 1 time in total.
One must remember.
The best learning experiences come
from working with the older Masters.
Ken.
The best learning experiences come
from working with the older Masters.
Ken.
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Re: engine to transmission adapters
Thanks for the replies, I am thinking about the following swap; 1987 Ford F250 4X4, IH 6.9 diesel with a manual 5 spd transmission (ZF5), this will be the doner vehicle, I have a 1990 Cummins 5.9 12Valve engine to replace the IH6.9. Motor mounts are readily available, the long pole in the tent is the adapter from the Cummins to the ZF5. The Cummins previously had a Dodge auto transmission and that adapter seems to not be not a terribly complicated piece of machine work, but I may be wrong as I have very limited experience with machining things, but I'll learn. From the replies here it appears that the information I'm looking for is probably available, I will just have to try to locate it and see if this is feasable or in fact cost effective. Thanks once again, Patrick
Re: engine to transmission adapters
Patrick,stpat@reagan.com wrote:Thanks for the replies, I am thinking about the following swap; 1987 Ford F250 4X4, IH 6.9 diesel with a manual 5 spd transmission (ZF5), this will be the doner vehicle, I have a 1990 Cummins 5.9 12Valve engine to replace the IH6.9. Motor mounts are readily available, the long pole in the tent is the adapter from the Cummins to the ZF5. The Cummins previously had a Dodge auto transmission and that adapter seems to not be not a terribly complicated piece of machine work, but I may be wrong as I have very limited experience with machining things, but I'll learn. From the replies here it appears that the information I'm looking for is probably available, I will just have to try to locate it and see if this is feasable or in fact cost effective. Thanks once again, Patrick
Check the edit update just above yours.
Ken.
One must remember.
The best learning experiences come
from working with the older Masters.
Ken.
The best learning experiences come
from working with the older Masters.
Ken.
Re: engine to transmission adapters
Patrick,
I hope this all gets you started.
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http://www.surpluscenter.com/Tech-Help/ ... imensions/
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CAD drawings of most popular V8 engine bellhousing patterns
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general-m ... ost1058609
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http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/ford/794 ... terns.html
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_G ... g_patterns
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http://www.advanceadapters.com/categori ... pters/233/
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http://www.wilcap.com/webdoc8.html
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http://www.transmissionadapters.com/
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ixquick SEARCH BOX:
engine to transmission adapter plate Design specifications
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http://us.wow.com/search?s_pt=aolsem&s_ ... or%20plate
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It's all yours now.
Ken.
I hope this all gets you started.
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http://www.surpluscenter.com/Tech-Help/ ... imensions/
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CAD drawings of most popular V8 engine bellhousing patterns
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general-m ... ost1058609
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http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/ford/794 ... terns.html
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_G ... g_patterns
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http://www.advanceadapters.com/categori ... pters/233/
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http://www.wilcap.com/webdoc8.html
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http://www.transmissionadapters.com/
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ixquick SEARCH BOX:
engine to transmission adapter plate Design specifications
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http://us.wow.com/search?s_pt=aolsem&s_ ... or%20plate
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It's all yours now.
Ken.
One must remember.
The best learning experiences come
from working with the older Masters.
Ken.
The best learning experiences come
from working with the older Masters.
Ken.
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Re: engine to transmission adapters
Do check Advance Adapters. They have a large selection but your application might be outside their range. I have used them several times in the past with success.
Even if they do not have the mounting adapter, they might have the splined portion if you need that. I find making the housing adapter is a whole lot easier that doing a credible job on splines.
Even if they do not have the mounting adapter, they might have the splined portion if you need that. I find making the housing adapter is a whole lot easier that doing a credible job on splines.