any ideas on where and how much for the adapter plate to put the 4bt motor in front of the ford manual 4 speed with over drive ...or would it be easier to use the plate and tranny out of a 6bt

 

Step vans with 4bt standard uses ford 4sp there are adapters on the market for the zf5spd.

 

http://www.fordcummins.com/

I take it you have a 4bt? a 6bt would be better if you are still looking for one

 

i have both to use ....i agree with you but i'm doing this for a guy that just wants to use it to go fishin what ever is leftover i hope i get to keep lol
adapter plates with flywheels around here seem to be far and few between .... i have a few more yards to check lol thanks for the input