Let us know how you like the standalone controller. It sounds like a very interesting upgrade for our transmissions.

Ben

 

how did the hydroboost connections go im dropping a 12v in my 2000 f550 and the 12v came out of a vacuum brake truck i think im just going to get the powersteering pump of a 97 and hopefully that will work out with some work with the hoses, and where did you get the input shaft for your nv271

 

Howdy,

Outstanding job so far!!

One question. I read thru your previous posts and I think you're using your original transfer case?

I want to put a similar engine in my 1955 Ford F-600.

I'm planning to use an E4OD because I need to be able to bolt an F450 parking brake unit on the back. I'd like to use a 47RH/RE if I could since it might better suited on the back of a Cummins.

I have not been able to find anyone that can tell me if the 47RH/47RE has ever had a parking brake on the back.

If your original transfer case will bolt to the back (with a different shaft/etc) then the Ford Superduty parking brake assy might bolt on too.

Keep the pictures coming! we all love pictures!!


Cheers,


Rick
In Western Wa

 

Used a 7.3 ford powerstroke hydroboost unit. A 6.0 powerstroke hose to the pump (since I have a 6.0 powerstroke power steering pump), and a 6.0 powerstroke hose to the steering box. No splicing of any hoses except the low pressure from the hydroboost to the tank.

I got the input shaft to the transfer case from www.transfercaseexpress.com. It was a used one. You will also need the roller bearing that goes in it as well as a new seal (as you have to ruin the stock one to get the shaft out).

 

Rick WA,

Yes I am using the Ford transfer case (273 model), I just swapped out the input shaft to the one used in a dodge application. Physically, the front of the transfer case is identical between the two, from as far as I can tell. Where did the brake mount? Between the transfer case and the tranny?

 

On the F450, they bolt the parking brake right on the back of the transmission....then if there's a transfer case I suppose it bolts on the brake. I don't know if they're used on 4x4's though.

 

Got the wiring finished enough to fire it up and fill the tranny up. Also got the power steering filled up. My new steering box from ford is leaking from the top adjustment nut I've tried tightening it, but no luck.

Took it for a short spin. Everything seems to work so far (No tach yet). It shifts very firm. Not sure how the wife is going to respond to that yet... You can hear the turbo whistlin'

I need to get the gauges in so I can see what's going on.

Here's some more pics...

 

Beautiful. Hopefully the shifts get better as it breaks in.

 

Very nice job!!! And in less than a month to boot...

It took me a little over a month to swap from an auto to manual tranny, and it was a direct bolt in....wish I had your persistence lol.

 

5.9,

That is a great job. Very cool. I'm wondering if you can get the valve cover off for valve adjustment. Maybe you mentioned that but I didn't see it.

Thanks,

John

 

That is a cool project. I only dream about stuff like that. Good job!

 

Yes, there is enough room to do it (it appears so anyway). I need to pull it off in a week or so to retorque the head studs and then readjust the valves again. Maybe I'll take some more pics...

 

Ok,

I have to ask this: Did you buy a donor truck? or did you just get the "stuff" needed to do the job and why a 24v vs a 12v (electronic vs mechanical injection etc)

Thanks for the info btw on the transfer case bolt pattern!


Regards,


Rick

 

This is going to throw a wrench into the Ford owns Cummins debate!

 

No donor vehicle, just bought what was needed. I went with a common rail electronic engine due to the hp potential and the ability to turn the power up and down with a box or two.

Jesse